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From Vienna: The New Year’s Celebration 2014 - Preview

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Julie Andrews hosts this annual New Year's Day celebration with the Vienna Philharmonic. Daniel Barenboim conducts a program of melodies by the Strauss family and their contemporaries. The City Palace (Stadtpalais Liechtenstein), which has returned to all its former glory after a renovation, is the setting for both of the Vienna State Ballet’s interludes featuring costumes by Vivienne Westwood.

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Bryan Adams in Concert: Full Episode

Bryan Adams in Concert: Full Episode

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Bryan Adams in Concert: Full Episode

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Chita Rivera: A Lot of Livin’ to Do

A legend's career retrospective, with new interviews, performance footage, and more.

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Chita Rivera: A Lot of Livin’ to Do

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Dudamel Conducts LA Phil in John Williams Celebration - Full

Composer John Williams is paid tribute at the LA Phil's gala opening night concert.

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Dudamel Conducts LA Phil in John Williams Celebration - Full

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Driving Miss Daisy

Angela Lansbury, James Earl Jones and Boyd Gaines star in the Pulitzer Prize-winning play.

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Driving Miss Daisy

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In Memoriam: Remembering Elie Wiesel

Elie Wiesel discusses the central importance of music in Jewish life.

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In Memoriam: Remembering Elie Wiesel

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'Before The Deluge' by Joan Baez and Jackson Browne

Joan Baez and Jackson Browne sing Browne's song, "Before The Deluge"

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'Before The Deluge' by Joan Baez and Jackson Browne

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Joan Baez with Indigo Girls and Mary Chapin Carpenter

Joan Baez, Indigo Girls and Mary Chapin Carpenter sing "The Water Is Wide."

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Joan Baez with Indigo Girls and Mary Chapin Carpenter

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GP at the Met: The Pearl Fishers - Leila's Act I Aria

Diana Damrau sings an excerpt from "O Dieu Brahma," Leila's Act 1 aria.

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GP at the Met: The Pearl Fishers - Leila's Act I Aria

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GP at the Met: The Pearl Fishers Men's Duet in Act I

Matthew Polenzani and Mariusz Kwiecien sing "Au fond du temple saint" in The Pearl Fishers

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GP at the Met: The Pearl Fishers Men's Duet in Act I

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Joan Baez and Judy Collins Sing 'Diamonds and Rust'

Joan Baez and Judy Collins sing "Diamonds and Rust", a song written by Joan Baez.

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Joan Baez and Judy Collins Sing 'Diamonds and Rust'

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Joan Baez and Paul Simon Sing 'The Boxer'

Joan Baez and Paul Simon sing "The Boxer", written by Simon.

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Joan Baez and Paul Simon Sing 'The Boxer'

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Joan Baez Sings 'Forever Young'

Joan Baez sings 'Forever Young,' a song written by Bob Dylan.

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Joan Baez Sings 'Forever Young'

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The Hollow Crown: The Wars of the Roses - Preview

he Wars of the Roses will continue the epic saga with three more lavish film adaptations.

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The Hollow Crown: The Wars of the Roses - Preview

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Great Performances

Great Performances at the Met: Turandot

Hear Nina Stemme sing the demanding role of Puccini’s princess.

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Great Performances at the Met: Turandot

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GP at the Met: The Pearl Fishers promo

This season of GP at the Met features The Pearl Fishers by French composer Georges Bizet.

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GP at the Met: The Pearl Fishers promo

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Great Performances

Joan Baez 75th Birthday Celebration Preview

A concert with Joan Baez and others, celebrating her birthday at the Beacon Theatre.

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Joan Baez 75th Birthday Celebration Preview

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