Great Performances

Description

The performing arts anthology series brings best from the worlds of music and dance into viewers' living rooms. From classical music and opera to ballet and musical theater, cameras capture the stage performances of some of the best artists in the world.

Upcoming Episodes

• The Magic of Nureyev

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

  Schedule	Channel	Audio	HD
  Friday, Apr. 03, 2026 @ 11:30PM ET	WNIT HDTV 34.1	Stereo	HD
  Saturday, Apr. 04, 2026 @ 03:00AM ET	WNIT HDTV 34.1	Stereo	HD
  Monday, Apr. 06, 2026 @ 04:30AM ET	WNIT HDTV 34.1	Stereo	HD

  See our full program schedule.

• Now Hear This: Brahams: Free But Alone

  Discovering Brahms' private world in Germany, including his personal photo collection and a visit to his summer hideaway. (60 minutes)

  Schedule	Channel	Audio	HD
  Friday, Apr. 10, 2026 @ 9:00PM ET	WNIT HDTV 34.1	Stereo	HD
  Saturday, Apr. 11, 2026 @ 01:00AM ET	WNIT HDTV 34.1	Stereo	HD
  Monday, Apr. 13, 2026 @ 03:00AM ET	WNIT HDTV 34.1	Stereo	HD

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• Now Hear This: Everyone Loves Joplin

  Uncovering the lasting impact of ragtime composer Scott Joplin on today's orchestras; a restaging of Joplin's magnum opus "Treemonisha" for the 21st century. (60 minutes)

  Schedule	Channel	Audio	HD
  Friday, Apr. 17, 2026 @ 9:00PM ET	WNIT HDTV 34.1	Stereo	HD
  Saturday, Apr. 18, 2026 @ 01:00AM ET	WNIT HDTV 34.1	Stereo	HD

  See our full program schedule.

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