Great Performances - Season 52

First aired: 10/25/2024 7 episodes

Episodes

1. Émigré: A Musical Drama with the NY Phil

Aired: 10/25/2024

Enjoy this semi-staged oratorio with the New York Philharmonic and an international cast telling the story of Jewish refugees in World War II Shanghai set to music by Aaron Zigman with lyrics by Mark Campbell and additional lyrics by Brock Walsh.

2. Land of Gold

Aired: 11/1/2024

Explore Peter Sellars' San Francisco Opera production of John Adams' "Girls of the Golden West" set during Gold Rush. Go behind the scenes with cast members Julia Bullock, J'Nai Bridges and others as they bring the show to life on stage.

3. Patsy Cline: Walkin' After Midnight

Aired: 11/22/2024

Experience the music of Patsy Cline in a star-studded tribute concert featuring Wynonna and more.

4. Henry Mancini 100 at the Hollywood Bowl

Aired: 11/29/2024

Celebrate the centennial birthday of composer Henry Mancini with Michael Bublé, Cynthia Erivo, saxophonist Dave Koz, Monica Mancini and host Jeff Goldblum featuring Mancini’s signature songs and clips from his beloved movies and TV shows.

5. From Vienna: The New Year’s Celebration 2025

Aired: 1/1/2025

Experience this annual beloved concert from the Golden Hall of the Musikverein celebrating the 200th anniversary of the birth of Johann Strauss. Conducted by Riccardo Muti for the seventh time, PBS favorite Hugh Bonneville returns to host.

6. Movies for Grownups® Awards 2025 with AARP The Magazine

Aired: 2/23/2025

Iconic and beloved screen and stage performer Alan Cumming returns as host for this awards show in which Glenn Close receives the Career Achievement Award.

7. Andrea Bocelli 30th – The Celebration

Aired: 2/28/2025

Experience the world-renowned Italian tenor’s 30th anniversary concert from Tuscany featuring global superstars Ed Sheeran, David Foster, Katharine McPhee, Sofia Carson, Brian May, Jon Batiste and more. Directed by Grammy nominee and Emmy winner Sam Wrench.