Music | Anthology | Dance | Cinema/Theatre
Station:
PBS (US)
Status:
Running
Start:
1972-11-04
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Great Performances is a television series devoted to the performing arts, has been telecast on PBS since 1972. The show is produced by WNET in New York City. It is one of the longest running performing arts anthologies on television, second only to Hallmark Hall of Fame. Great Performances presents concerts, ballet, opera, an occasional documentary, and plays. The series has also won many television awards, including an Emmy Award, a Peabody Award, and an Image Award, with nods from the Directors Guild of America and the Cinema Audio Society.
Next Episode is 'Now Hear This: Old Friends' (Season 51 Episode 10) and airs on 24 May 2024 20:00 (CDT).
S51E4 - From Vienna: The New Year's Celebration 2024
Celebrate the new year with this beloved annual concert featuring the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra in the Golden Hall of the Musikverein. Hosted for the seventh consecutive year by PBS favorite Hugh Bonneville, the concert will include waltzes and polkas by Johann Strauss II, Josef Strauss, Eduard Strauss as well as favorites by Joseph Hellmesberger, Jr. and others. Guest conducted by three-time Grammy nominee Christian Thielemann and featuring dances choreographed by Davide Bombana with soloists from the Vienna State Ballet.
Air Date: 01 Jan 2024 19:00 (CDT)
S51E5 - The LA Phil Celebrates Frank Gehry
Air Date: 16 Feb 2024 20:00 (CDT)
S51E6 - George Jones: Still Playin' Possum
Air Date: 23 Feb 2024 20:00 (CDT)
S51E7 - Purlie Victorious
Air Date: 24 May 2024 20:00 (CDT)
S51E8 - The Composer Is Yoo
Air Date: 24 May 2024 20:00 (CDT)
S51E9 - Now Hear This: Virtuosos
Air Date: 24 May 2024 20:00 (CDT)
S51E10 - Now Hear This: Old Friends
Air Date: 24 May 2024 20:00 (CDT)