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Great Performances

Movies for Grownups® Awards 2025 with AARP The Magazine

Season 52 Episode 6 | 1hr 53m 17s

Iconic and beloved screen and stage performer Alan Cumming returns as host for this awards show in which Glenn Close receives the Career Achievement Award.

Aired: 02/22/25 | Expires: 05/31/25
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Quincy Jones & John Williams Record "Peter Gunn"
Quincy Jones, John Williams and Herbie Hancock record a rendition of "Peter Gunn."
Clip: S52 E4 | 2:44
Watch • 5:10
Great Performances
Boccherini's Love Letter to Madrid
The story behind "Musica notturna delle strade di Madrid."
Clip: S52 E12 | 5:10
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Now Hear This “Boccherini: Night Music”
Explore Boccherini’s love for Madrid through a musical night tour of the city with Scott Yoo.
Episode: S52 E12
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The Magic of Nureyev
Experience Rudolf Nureyev’s legendary production of “Swan Lake” co-starring Margot Fonteyn.
Episode: S52 E10