CLASSICAL MUSIC

Learn why the Philadelphia Orchestra had to cut Beethoven's Fifth Symphony from their program and replace it with his Sixth.

Watch Horowitz perform his self-described piano "pyrotechnics" as he plays Rachmaninov's "Polka de V.R."

The esteemed pianist performs with commentary from Met Opera's General Manager, Peter Gelb, on his relationship with Rachmaninov.

Watch Maria Callas' stellar performance of the heartwrenching and classic Tosca aria "Vissi d'Arte." Antonio Pappano, Music Director of the Royal Opera House in London, speaks on the state of Callas' voice and life.

Antonio Pappano discusses the power and impact of Act II of Puccini's "Tosca" and how opera is about more than a singer's voice.

Experience legendary pianist Vladimir Horowitz’s 1986 Russian homecoming for a sold-out concert of personal favorites, featuring commentary from former manager Peter Gelb and virtuoso pianists Martha Argerich and Daniil Trifonov.

Explore the legacy of superstar Maria Callas in this documentary detailing her 1964 comeback at London’s Royal Opera House in “Tosca,” featuring insights from fans including Rufus Wainwright and opera stars Thomas Hampson and Kristine Opolais.

Ring in 2021 with host Hugh Bonneville joined by guest conductor Riccardo Muti and the Vienna Philharmonic performing a festive selection of Strauss Family waltzes.

"Now Hear This" host Scott Yoo performs an excerpt from Mozart's Violin Sonata, K. 305 with pianist Natalia Bolshakova from the Sinquefield Music Center at the University of Missouri. David Meyers is engineer and Joel Rodriguez is assistant engineer.

In preparation for his conducting debut, Scott Yoo sends Stewart Goodyear to practice his improvisation exercises with Clayton Cameron.