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The Hollow Crown: Shakespeare's History Plays

Preview: Season 41 | 1m

A star-studded Shakespeare's “Richard II,” “Henry IV, Parts 1 and 2,” and “Henry V.”

Shakespeare's “Richard II,” “Henry IV, Parts 1 and 2,” and “Henry V” stars a distinguished cast including Ben Whishaw, Jeremy Irons, Tom Hiddleston, Rory Kinnear, Simon Russell Beale, Michelle Dockery, and Patrick Stewart airs September 20 – October 11, 2013.

09/20/2013 | Rating NR

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Major series funding for GREAT PERFORMANCES is provided by The Joseph & Robert Cornell Memorial Foundation, the Anna-Maria and Stephen Kellen Arts Fund, the LuEsther T. Mertz Charitable Trust, Sue...

The Hollow Crown: Shakespeare's History Plays

Preview: S41 | 1m | A star-studded Shakespeare's “Richard II,” “Henry IV, Parts 1 and 2,” and “Henry V.” (1m)

Joyce DiDonato Sings Rossini's Joyful Aria "Non più mesta"

Clip: S41 Ep34 | 1m 39s | Joyce DiDonato sings a joyful aria as Angelina in Rossini's La Cenerentola. (1m 39s)

GP at the Met: La Cenerentola

Preview: S41 Ep34 | 39s | Joyce DiDonato sings the title role in Rossini’s Cinderella story. (39s)

Alessandro Corbelli in Rossini's La Cenerentola

Clip: S41 Ep34 | 1m 26s | Alessandro Corbelli sings Don Magnifico's aria in the Rossini opera La Cenerentola. (1m 26s)

Rejoice with Itzhak Perlman and Cantor Yitzchak Meir Helfgot

Preview: S41 Ep35 | 45s | Hear Itzhak Perlman and Yitzchak Meir Helfgot in liturgical and traditional works. (45s)

Excerpt from “Rejoice”: Yism’Khu (They Shall Rejoice)

Clip: S41 Ep35 | 5m 4s | Violinist Itzhak Perlman and Cantor Helfgot perform the opening song Yism’Khu. (5m 4s)

Excerpt from “Rejoice”: A Yidishe Mame (A Jewish Mother)

Clip: S41 Ep35 | 8m | Itzhak Perlman and Cantor Helfgot perform the popular Yiddish classic “A Yidishe Mame” (8m)

GP at the Met: Così fan tutte

Preview: S41 Ep31 | 39s | James Levine Leads a youthful cast in Mozart’s joyful and heart-rending masterpiece. (39s)

Vienna Philharmonic Summer Night Concert 2014 Preview

Preview: S41 Ep30 | 34s | With piano virtuoso Lang Lang and symphonic poems by Berlioz and Richard Strauss. (34s)

Lang Lang Performs Strauss' Burleske

Clip: S41 Ep30 | 2m 7s | An excerpt of Lang Lang performing a Richard Strauss piece with the Vienna Philharmonic. (2m 7s)

Dudamel Describes the Drama and Genius of Verdi's Requiem

Clip: S41 Ep29 | 2m 59s | Gustavo Dudamel describes the Requiem as passionately as he conducts it. (2m 59s)

Dudamel Conducts the Verdi Requiem at the Hollywood Bowl

Preview: S41 Ep29 | 34s | Celebrating the 200th anniversary of Verdi’s birth with the Los Angeles Philharmonic. (34s)

GP at the Met: Werther

Preview: S41 Ep28 | 39s | Tenor Jonas Kaufmann stars as the tortured poet in the Met’s new production of Werther. (39s)

GP at the Met: La Bohème

Preview: S41 Ep27 | 34s | Franco Zeffirelli’s lavish production is the most-performed opera in Met history. (34s)

GP at the Met: Prince Igor

Preview: S41 Ep26 | 40s | The epic Prince Igor is performed by the Met for the first time in nearly 100 years. (40s)

Renée Fleming Sings "Song to the Moon" from Rusalka

Clip: S41 Ep24 | 2m 6s | The soprano Renée Fleming sings the aria "Song to the Moon" from the opera Rusalka. (2m 6s)

GP at the Met: Rusalka

Preview: S41 Ep24 | 30s | Renée Fleming sings one of her signature roles, the title character in Dvo?ák's Rusalka. (30s)

Rose Adagio Duet from Sleeping Beauty, Act I

Clip: S41 Ep23 | 3m | Matthew Bourne's playful choreography between young lovers, set to Tchaikovsky's music. (3m)

Matthew Bourne's Sleeping Beauty - Preview

Preview: S41 Ep23 | 40s | Choreographer Matthew Bourne gives the classic fairy tale ballet a Gothic spin. (40s)

Matthew Bourne Interview. Creating a New Sleeping Beauty

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Clip: S41 Ep23 | 2m 11s | Dance history and storytelling is important to choreographer Matthew Bourne. (2m 11s)

The Fairies Dance for Aurora

Clip: S41 Ep14 | 1m 54s | Fairies dance for baby Aurora in Matthew Bourne's Sleeping Beauty. (1m 54s)

The Curse is Broken in Sleeping Beauty

Clip: S41 Ep23 | 2m 12s | Leo awakens the sleeping Aurora with the kiss of true love. (2m 12s)

Casting a Curse in Sleeping Beauty

Clip: S41 Ep23 | 1m 33s | The dark fairy Carabosse casts a curse on baby Aurora. (1m 33s)

Aurora's 100-Year Sleep in Matthew Bourne's Sleeping Beauty

Clip: S41 Ep23 | 2m 20s | Princess Aurora's 100-year slumber becomes restless as it nears the end of its spell. (2m 20s)

Aurora Dances in Her Sleep in "Sleeping Beauty"

Clip: S41 Ep23 | 2m 20s | Princess Aurora's 100-year slumber becomes restless as it nears the end of its spell. (2m 20s)

GP at the Met: Falstaff

Preview: S41 Ep22 | 35s | James Levine conducts Verdi’s brilliant final opera, "Falstaff." (35s)

The Dave Clark Five And Beyond - Glad All Over. Film Trailer

Preview: S41 Ep21 | 4m 8s | Part of the British Invasion, The Dave Clark Five helped change the rock scene in America. (4m 8s)

The Dave Clark Five - Glad All Over - Preview

Preview: S41 Ep21 | 30s | Premieres Tuesday, April 8, 2014 at 8:00 p.m. ET/PT. Check your local listings. (30s)

GP at the Met: Tosca (2014)

Preview: S41 Ep20 | 35s | Tosca, Puccini’s enduring favorite opera, stars an exceptional trio of singing actors. (35s)

Steve Martin and the Steep Canyon Rangers with Edie Brickell

Preview: S41 Ep18 | 33s | A bluegrass concert with Steve Martin, the Steep Canyon Rangers and Edie Brickell. (33s)

The Dukes of September: Preview with Fagen, McDonald, Scaggs

Preview: S41 Ep17 | 34s | Three music legends join forces as an all-star supergroup: The Dukes of September. (34s)

Bob Dylan: The 30th Anniversary Concert Celebration

Preview: S41 Ep19 | 34s | An encore of highlights from 1992’s star-studded tribute to the American music icon. (34s)

GP at the Met: "The Nose"

Preview: S41 Ep16 | 30s | Shostakovich’s dark comedy "The Nose" stars Tony Award winner Paulo Szot. (30s)

Sting: The Last Ship - Preview

Preview: S41 Ep15 | 30s | Premieres Friday, February 21, 2014 at 9:00 p.m. ET/PT. Check your local listings. (30s)

Sting Performs "The Last Ship" Live at the Public Theater

Clip: S41 Ep15 | 2m 59s | Sting performs the Broadway-bound "The Last Ship" on his birthday at The Public Theater. (2m 59s)

Sting Performs Live: "What Have We Got?" from The Last Ship

Clip: S41 Ep15 | 2m 32s | Sting performs "What Have We Got?" from "The Last Ship," live at the Public Theater. (2m 32s)

Sting Performs Live: "Show Some Respect" from The Last Ship

Clip: S41 Ep15 | Sting performs live: "Show Some Respect" from "The Last Ship," at the Public Theater.

Sting Performs Live: "Shipyard" from The Last Ship

Clip: S41 Ep15 | 2m 27s | Sting and his band and Jimmy Nail perform "Shipyard," introducing the album's characters. (2m 27s)

Highlights from Sting: The Last Ship

Preview: S41 Ep15 | 3m 7s | Watch highlights from Sting's live performance of "The Last Ship" at the Public Theater. (3m 7s)

Preview of National Theatre: 50 Years on Stage

Preview: S41 Ep14 | 50s | Theater legends celebrate the National Theatre's 50th anniversary. (50s)

Judi Dench Sings Sondheim's "Send in the Clowns"

Clip: S41 Ep14 | 2m 23s | Judi Dench sings Stephen Sondheim's “Send in the Clowns” from "A Little Night Music." (2m 23s)

James Corden in "One Man, Two Guvnors"

Clip: S41 Ep14 | 1m 21s | James Corden performs a slapstick scene from "One Man, Two Guvnors." (1m 21s)

Guys and Dolls: "Sit Down, You're Rocking the Boat"

Clip: S41 Ep14 | 3m 12s | Clive Rowe brings down the house with “Sit Down, You’re Rocking the Boat.” (3m 12s)

Benedict Cumberbatch as Rosencrantz in Tom Stoppard Play

Clip: S41 Ep14 | 2m 59s | Benedict Cumberbatch as Rosencrantz in "Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead." (2m 59s)

Barrymore - Trailer

Preview: S41 Ep13 | 30s | Christopher Plummer plays actor John Barrymore in this film adaptation of the play. (30s)

Barrymore Excerpt: Rehearsing "Richard III"

Clip: S41 Ep13 | 2m 54s | Rehearsing "Richard III" (2m 54s)

Barrymore Excerpt: John Barrymore Introduces Himself

Clip: S41 Ep13 | 2m 26s | Christopher Plummer, playing John Barrymore, introduces himself to the audience. (2m 26s)

GP at the Met: Eugene Onegin

Preview: S41 Ep12 | 30s | Tchaikovsky’s romantic tragedy stars Anna Netrebko, Mariusz Kwiecien, and Piotr Beczala. (30s)

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

Preview: S41 Ep11 | 35s | Julie Andrews hosts this annual New Year's Day celebration with the Vienna Philharmonic. (35s)

Pavarotti: A Voice for the Ages - Preview

Preview: S41 Ep10 | 35s | Some of Pavarotti's finest performances and in duet with pop stars and The Three Tenors. (35s)

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