Great Performances.

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Leonard Bernstein's Kaddish Symphony

Marin Alsop conducts the Chicago Symphony Orchestra in a performance of Leonard Bernstein's "Kaddish" Symphony at the Ravinia Festival, featuring soprano Janai Brugger and the Chicago Children's Choir; narrator Jaye Ladymore. (60 minutes)

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UPCOMING EPISODES

Wed, 10/22 at 1:00 pm on Austin PBS WORLD

Now Hear This: Old Friends

Exploring how virtuosos become maestros and their guiding principles through Scott Yoo's friendships with cellist Yo-Yo Ma, pianist Richard Kogan and violinist Lynn Chang. (60 minutes)

Wed, 10/22 at 2:00 pm on Austin PBS WORLD

The Composer Is Yoo

Scott Yoo's journey composing a piece of music for the first time; Yoo revisits his heritage in search of ideas, performs landmark pieces and tests his work in progress. (60 minutes)

Wed, 10/22 at 3:00 pm on Austin PBS WORLD

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, 10/23 at 1:00 pm on Austin PBS WORLD

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)

Thu, 10/23 at 2:00 pm on Austin PBS WORLD

Now Hear This: Rachmaninoff Reborn

At the age of 44, Rachmaninoff changes careers, embracing modern technology and reinventing himself as a modern American artist. (60 minutes)

Thu, 10/23 at 3:00 pm on Austin PBS WORLD

Now Hear This: Barrios: Chopin of the Guitar

Agustín Barrios' rise from rural Paraguay to global recognition as a pioneering guitar composer. (60 minutes)

Fri, 10/24 at 9:00 pm on Austin PBS HDTV

Ann

A theatrical biography features Holland Taylor as Ann Richards, who served as governor of Texas from 1990-1994. (120 minutes)

Sat, 10/25 at 2:00 am on Austin PBS HDTV

Ann

A theatrical biography features Holland Taylor as Ann Richards, who served as governor of Texas from 1990-1994. (120 minutes)