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Artist Spotlight: Angela Buccini-Butch
Dancer Angela Buccini-Butch shares how she was inspired to learn a new skill and how The Muse, a creative event space in Brooklyn, can get back on track.
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A Celebration of the Arts
PBS Arts brings communities together nationwide, representing diverse audiences and connecting Americans through rich, educational programming featuring dance, music, theater, writing and more.
PBS Arts brings communities together nationwide, representing diverse audiences and connecting Americans through rich, educational programming featuring dance, music, theater, writing and more.
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The Cleveland Orchestra makes its awaited return to the stage at Severance Music Center.
Cleveland Orchestra Returns
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Celebrate Latinx excellence with Honorees Carlos Santana, Salma Hayek and more.
34th Hispanic Heritage Awards
Spotlight on #PBSForTheArts
Join us as we celebrate the resiliency of the arts in America.
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Works & Process presents "New York is Burning" by Omari Wiles and Les Ballet Afrik.
New York is Burning
Spotlight on #PBSForTheArts
Join us as we celebrate the resiliency of the arts in America.
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The Cleveland Orchestra makes its awaited return to the stage at Severance Music Center.
Cleveland Orchestra Returns
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Three Divas at Versailles Preview
Isabel Leonard joins Nadine Sierra and Ailyn Pérez to perform timeless selections.
Three Divas at Versailles Preview
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Dallas Black Dance Theatre Thriving
Dallas Black Dance Theatre returns live with a premiere at Jacob's Pillow.
Dallas Black Dance Theatre Thriving
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Creating Drama on Social Media
Actor and prolific Instagram user Brian Jordan Alvarez is starting drama on social media.
Creating Drama on Social Media
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Latinx Voices Respond to the Moment
Latinx artists created timely work under lockdown in response to the pandemic.
Latinx Voices Respond to the Moment
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Works & Process presents "New York is Burning" by Omari Wiles and Les Ballet Afrik.
New York is Burning
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#PBSForTheArts is a multiplatform campaign that celebrates the resiliency of the arts.
Extended Preview
Official Announcement
#PBSForTheArts
#PBSForTheArts is a multiplatform campaign celebrating the resiliency of the arts in America during the COVID-19 pandemic shutdown and reopening. The campaign features a variety of programming across broadcast and digital platforms to showcase the devastating impact of the pandemic to the arts industry.
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Can't-Miss Performances
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Celebrate the hit musical with this all-star concert version featuring songs from the beloved score.
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In defiance of their families, Romeo and Juliet risk everything to be together.
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Join Maestro Luke Frazier and a star-studded cast for an exciting evening of songs.
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Tony Award nominee Conor McPherson breathes new life into Anton Chekhov’s masterpiece.
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Take a look at how arts organizations nationwide are surviving the pandemic and evolving.
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#PBSForTheArts Artist Spotlight
In March of 2020, The Cleveland Orchestra, like most orchestras, found itself unable to perform. How would they connect with their audience? In November 2020, the orchestra launched a new streaming platform named Adella (after the orchestra's founder Adella Prentiss Hughes), and presented a virtual season.
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Artist Spotlight: Brian Jordan Alvarez
Brian Jordan Alvarez discusses how living in isolation in the past year became fuel for his creativity and massive following.
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Artist Spotlight: Julia Bullock
Julia Bullock on the thrill of performing live, her musical influences, and a long-term career beyond performance.
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Artist Spotlight: Omari Wiles
Omari Wiles, the founding father of House of NiNa Oricci, shares his creative process and how he’s been nurturing his new company.
Latest from Great Performances
The world of classical performing arts is brought to the comfort of your living room.
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Now Hear This “Becoming Mozart”
Travel with host Scott Yoo and Stewart Goodyear as they visit Yoo’s Festival Mozaic.
Now Hear This “Becoming Mozart”
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Now Hear This “The Schubert Generation”
Celebrate the work of Franz Schubert with host Scott Yoo as he plays with young musicians.
Now Hear This “The Schubert Generation”
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Now Hear This “Haydn: King of Strings”
Explore the work of famed composer Joseph Haydn’s career with host Scott Yoo and guests.
Now Hear This “Haydn: King of Strings”
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Now Hear This “Handel: Italian Style”
Scott Yoo returns to Italy to follow in Handel’s footsteps.
Now Hear This “Handel: Italian Style”
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Now Hear This “Scarlatti: Man Out of Time”
Join Scott in Spain and Morocco to discover the music of Domenico Scarlatti.
Now Hear This “Scarlatti: Man Out of Time”
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Now Hear This “The Riddle of Bach”
Scott Yoo goes to Germany to learn Bach’s sonatas and partitas.
Now Hear This “The Riddle of Bach”
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Now Hear This “Vivaldi: Something Completely Different”
Scott heads to Northern Italy to chase the story behind Vivaldi's "The Four Seasons."
Now Hear This “Vivaldi: Something Completely Different”
New from PBS NewsHour: Beyond the Canvas
Meet some of the nation’s leading cultural creators -- musicians, playwrights, comedians, and more.
Featured from American Masters
Discover insightful profiles of important figures in America's artistic and cultural life.
