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S51E16

Now Hear This “Old Friends”

Premiere: 4/26/2024 | 53:54 | TV-G |

Explore how virtuosos become maestros and discover their guiding principles through host Scott Yoo’s long friendships with Grammy winner Yo-Yo Ma, pianist Richard Kogan and violinist Lynn Chang.

Streaming until: 5/31/2026 @ 11:59 PM EDT

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About the Episode

Premieres Friday, April 26 at 9 p.m. on PBS (check local listings), pbs.org/gperf and the PBS app

When virtuosos become maestros, they attain expert status. Revisiting his relationships with current maestros, Scott Yoo speaks with renowned Grammy-winning cellist Yo-Yo Ma, concert pianist and psychiatrist Dr. Richard Kogan, and celebrated violinist and instructor Lynn Chang. As college friends who have played together, the trio reflects on their long careers and what they see in present-day students. Examining their respective paths to success alongside their pupils, Yoo highlights the impact these maestros have on rising musicians today. Visiting different orchestras and students, Yoo also discovers more about the relationship between science and music.

Places visited: 
Boston, Dallas
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