Great Performances

Now Hear This: Schumann: Genius and Madness

Visiting Scotland, Germany and France to investigate the connection between Robert Schumann's bipolar disorder and his creative genius. (60 minutes)

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UPCOMING EPISODES

Fri, 4/11 at 8:00 pm on Austin PBS HDTV

Now Hear This: Chopin's Polish Heart

Chopin's Polish roots and his journey to Paris, including the composer's musical evolution and connection to his homeland while living in France. (60 minutes)

Sat, 4/12 at 12:00 am on Austin PBS HDTV

Now Hear This: Chopin's Polish Heart

Chopin's Polish roots and his journey to Paris, including the composer's musical evolution and connection to his homeland while living in France. (60 minutes)

Thu, 4/17 at 9:15 pm on Austin PBS HDTV

The Magic of Nureyev

Behind the scenes of the 1964 stage premiere of "Swan Lake," choreographed by Russian dancer Rudolf Nureyev. (60 minutes)

Fri, 4/18 at 1:30 am on Austin PBS HDTV

The Magic of Nureyev

Behind the scenes of the 1964 stage premiere of "Swan Lake," choreographed by Russian dancer Rudolf Nureyev. (60 minutes)

Fri, 4/18 at 8:00 pm on Austin PBS HDTV

Now Hear This: Boccherini: Night Music

Musicians take an all night walking tour of Madrid to better understand how the city inspired Boccherini's music. (60 minutes)

Fri, 4/18 at 8:00 pm on Austin PBS WORLD

The Magic of Nureyev

Behind the scenes of the 1964 stage premiere of "Swan Lake," choreographed by Russian dancer Rudolf Nureyev. (60 minutes)