Great Performances - Season 48

Season 48

Episodes

Ann
A theatrical biography features Holland Taylor as Ann Richards, who served as governor of Texas from 1991-1995.

From Vienna: The New Year's Celebration 2021
As the world eagerly bids farewell to 2020, Great Performances continues its beloved tradition of ringing in the New Year with the Vienna Philharmonic at the world-famous Musikverein. PBS favorite Hugh Bonneville (Masterpiece: Downton Abbey) returns as host for a fourth year with Riccardo Muti as guest conductor for the sixth time. The Vienna Philharmonic orchestra performs favorite waltzes by Strauss, and the celebration features the Vienna State Ballet dancing on location from notable Vienna landmarks. Due to COVID-19 travel restrictions, Bonneville will host the concert remotely from England on location at Goodwood House, the country estate of the Duke and Duchess of Richmond and Gordon, located north of Chichester. Also, the concert occurs without a live audience due to COVID-19. This year's telecast marks the 37th broadcast of the event on PBS.

The Magic of Callas

The Magic of Horowitz

National Theater: Romeo And Juliet

Uncle Vanya

The Arts Interrupted

At The Met - Anna Netrebko In Concert

Vienna Philharmonic Summer Night Concert 2020

Gloria Estefan: Sangre Yoruba

Roots of Latin Jazz

Vienna Philharmonic Summer Night Concert 2021
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