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Travel with host, Mexico City Philharmonic chief conductor Scott Yoo, in this special mini-series taking viewers on a voyage of musical discovery for aficionados and neophytes alike. Each episode reveals the creative process behind a diverse range of classical music in both historic and modern-day periods. This season explores themes and stories of gifted young artists, virtuosos, and even Scott Yoo's own experiences as a composer.

Premieres Fridays April 11-May 2 at 9/8c

Now Hear This "New American Voices" -- Samba and Brazilian Maxixe with Sergio Assad CLIP: 4:15
Now Hear This "New American Voices"
Samba and Brazilian Maxixe with Sergio Assad
Scott Yoo travels to Chicago to learn about the music that shaped composer Sergio Assad.
Now Hear This "New American Voices" -- Now Hear This "New American Voices" Preview PREVIEW: 0:30
Now Hear This "New American Voices" Preview
Scott Yoo explores the work of two new American composers, Sergio Assad and Reena Esmail.
5 Audition Tips from Scott Yoo, to You the Student
Now Hear This "Aaron Copland: Dean of American Music" -- The Jewish Tune That Inspired Composer Aaron Copland CLIP: 4:22
Now Hear This "Aaron Copland: Dean of American Music"
The Jewish Tune That Inspired Composer Aaron Copland
Learn how Aaron Copland drew inspiration from his Jewish roots.
Now Hear This "Aaron Copland: Dean of American Music" -- Aaron Copland's Ideas on Film Scores CLIP: 5:14
Now Hear This "Aaron Copland: Dean of American Music"
Aaron Copland's Ideas on Film Scores
Scott Yoo and Copland expert John Novacek discuss Aaron Copland's film career.
Now Hear This "Aaron Copland: Dean of American Music" -- "Aaron Copland: Dean of American Music" Preview PREVIEW: 0:30
"Aaron Copland: Dean of American Music" Preview
Scott Yoo explores the life and work of Aaron Copland.
Now Hear This "Florence Price and the American Migration" -- "Florence Price and the American Migration" Preview PREVIEW: 0:29
"Florence Price and the American Migration" Preview
Host Scott Yoo follows the trail of the great African American composer Florence Price.
Now Hear This "Florence Price and the American Migration" -- 5 Facts About Florence Price CLIP: 1:35
Now Hear This "Florence Price and the American Migration"
5 Facts About Florence Price
Learn five facts about American composer Florence Price.
Now Hear This "Florence Price and the American Migration" -- The Lost Manuscripts of Composer Florence Price CLIP: 4:15
Now Hear This "Florence Price and the American Migration"
The Lost Manuscripts of Composer Florence Price
Scott Yoo travels Arkansas to examine Florence Price's lost manuscripts.
Now Hear This "Florence Price and the American Migration" -- Breaking Down Florence Price's Piano Sonata CLIP: 3:56
Now Hear This "Florence Price and the American Migration"
Breaking Down Florence Price's Piano Sonata
Host Scott Yoo and pianist Michelle Cann break down Florence Price's Piano Sonata.
Now Hear This "Amy Beach: American Romantic" -- Boston's Gaelic Music Jam Session CLIP: 3:48
Now Hear This "Amy Beach: American Romantic"
Boston's Gaelic Music Jam Session
Scott Yoo visits Boston to learn more about the early career of Amy Beach.
Now Hear This "Amy Beach: American Romantic" -- Now Hear This "Amy Beach: American Romantic" Preview PREVIEW: 0:30
Now Hear This "Amy Beach: American Romantic" Preview
Host Scott Yoo explores the musical influences of American composer Amy Beach.
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