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Emigre

The New York Philharmonic and an international cast tell the story of Jewish refugees during World War II. (60 minutes)

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UPCOMING EPISODES

Mon, 10/20 at 1:00 pm on Austin PBS WORLD

Now Hear This: Piazzolla's History With Tango

Exploring the evolution of the tango music genre and composer Astor Piazzolla's work in Buenos Aires, Argentina. (60 minutes)

Mon, 10/20 at 2:00 pm on Austin PBS WORLD

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)

Mon, 10/20 at 3:00 pm on Austin PBS WORLD

Now Hear This: Andy Akiho Found (his) Sound

Japanese American composer Andy Akiho creates music using found instruments; developing a music video. (60 minutes)

Tue, 10/21 at 1:00 pm on Austin PBS WORLD

Now Hear This: Albeniz: Portraits of Spain

A look at the musical inspirations that Spain provided composer Isaac Albéniz with Scottish guitarist David Russell, along with musicians from Albéniz's birthplace in the Pyrenees mountains. (60 minutes)

Tue, 10/21 at 2:00 pm on Austin PBS WORLD

Now Hear This: Rising Stars

A visit to Juilliard Pre-College; Singapore's Chloe Chua. (60 minutes)

Tue, 10/21 at 3:00 pm on Austin PBS WORLD

Now Hear This: Virtuosos

Exploring the work of Nicolo Paganini and Robert Johnson along with Augustin Hadelich and Keb Mo; Cirque du Soleil acrobats. (60 minutes)

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)