Great Performances
Berlin Philharmonic Europakonzert: from Istanbul (#2710)
From the historic Byzantine Church of the Holy Peace, Hagia Irene, on the grounds of the Topkapi Palace in Istanbul comes the latest in this series of annual international concerts with the world-renowned Berlin Philharmonic. Led by conductor Mariss Jansons, the program's repertoire features the brilliant young flute virtuoso Emmanuel Pahud in a performance of Mozart's 2nd Concerto for flute and orchestra, which appropriately includes themes from the composer's OTTOMAN opera. [86 minutes]
This episode has not aired in the past few months on Iowa Public Television.
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Beatles Magical Mystery Tour Origins | Great... (#3803)
In this excerpt from the 'Magical Mystery Tour Revisited' documentary, a look at how and why The Beatles decided... 02:29
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Great Performances | Tony Bennett: Duets II -... (#3705)
Airs Friday, June 1, 2012 at 9:00 p.m. ET/PT. Check your local listings. 00:31
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Great Performances | Jonas Kaufmann and Marina...
Jonas Kaufmann (Faust) and Marina Poplavskaya (Marguerite) in the "Love Duet" from Faust. 02:12
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Great Performances | Eric Clapton Crossroads... (#3515)
Full Program: Watch the concert featuring some of the world's most talented guitar players 01:54:46
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Great Performances | Memphis - Clip: Montego...
Felicia (Montego Glover) takes the stage at Delray's and brings down the house. 01:45
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Information For Teachers
- Grade Levels
- 10-12+
- Curricular Areas
- The Arts
- Series Length
- 225 episodes
- Average Episode Length
- 95 minutes
- Record Rights
- Sch/until 3/24/16; ncc; simul. ;7-day cached rights
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Series Description: GREAT PERFORMANCES, the longest-running performing arts anthology on television, continues to feature the best in the performing arts.
All Upcoming Episodes
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Paul Simon's Graceland Journey (#3807)
Paul Simon reunites with musicians in South Africa and reflects on his acclaimed album "Graceland." [116 minutes]
- Mon, June 10, 6:00 PM on IPTV World
- Tue, June 11, 7:00 AM on IPTV World
- Tue, June 11, 1:00 PM on IPTV World
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Macbeth (#3415)
This production starring Patrick Stewart relocates the bloody action to an underground netherworld. [175 minutes]
- Sun, June 23, 2:00 PM on IPTV
Past Episodes
These episodes of Great Performances aired in the last few months on Iowa Public Television.
- Paul Taylor Dance Company in Paris (#3802)
- Herbie Hancock, Gustavo Dudamel and the L.A. Phil Celebrate Gershwin (#3704)
- Andrea Bocelli: Love in Portofino (#3713)
- Harlem in Montmartre (#3412)
- Placido Domingo: My Favorite Roles (#3609)
- Broadway Musicals: A Jewish Legacy (#3806)
- Paul Simon's Graceland Journey (#3807)
- From Vienna: The New Year's Celebration 2013 (#3805)