Great Performances
The Magic of Grace Bumbry
How Black Missouri native Grace Bumbry became the toast of the 1960s international opera scene, a rise that began in an era of 1950s racism. (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)