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Great Performances

Now Hear This "Barrios: Chopin of the Guitar" Preview

Season 52 Episode 14 | 30s

Explore Agustin Barrios’ journey from rural Paraguay to global recognition as a guitar composer. Despite facing rejection and personal struggles, his innovative compositions and passion for Latin American folk music made him a 20th-century icon.

Major series funding for GREAT PERFORMANCES is provided by The Joseph & Robert Cornell Memorial Foundation, the Anna-Maria and Stephen Kellen Arts Fund, the LuEsther T. Mertz Charitable Trust, Sue and Edgar Wachenheim III, Jody and John Arnhold, the Abra Prentice Foundation, The Starr Foundation, The Philip and Janice Levin Foundation, the Kate W. Cassidy Foundation, the Thea Petschek Iervolino Foundation, Seton J. Melvin, the Estate of Worthington Mayo-Smith, the Jack Lawrence Charitable Remainder Trust Worchell Lawrence, and Ellen and James S. Marcus.
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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
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Just Another Day from "Next to Normal"
The Goodman family prepares to head off to work and school.
Clip: S52 E15 | 2:43
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You Don't Know / I Am The One
Dan (Jamie Parker) tries to connect to his wife (Caissie Levy).
Clip: S52 E15 | 2:32
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Agustín Barrios' Transformation
How did Agustín Barrios transform into Nitsuga Mangoré?
Clip: S52 E14 | 2:50
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The Folk Music that Inspired Agustín Barrios
Scott Yoo visits Juanjo Corbalán to learn about the folk music that inspired Agustín Barrios.
Clip: S52 E14 | 1:50
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Great Performances
The Spanish Music that Inspired Agustín Barrios
Cyro Delvizio and Scott Yoo discuss the Spanish repertoire that influenced Agustín Barrios.
Clip: S52 E14 | 3:55
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Watch Rachmaninoff Play Piano
Using an Ampico piano scroll, Scott Yoo watches Rachmaninoff play the piano.
Clip: S52 E13 | 3:10
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Rachmaninoff's Rhapsody on Paganini
Yevgeny Sudbin and Scott Yoo explain Rachmaninoff's "Rhapsody on Paganini."
Clip: S52 E13 | 4:05
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Now Hear This “Rachmaninoff Reborn” Preview
Discover Rachmaninoff's reinvention as an American artist after losing everything in Russia.
Preview: S52 E13 | 0:30
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Boccherini's Love Letter to Madrid
The story behind "Musica notturna delle strade di Madrid."
Clip: S52 E12 | 5:10
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Next to Normal
Experience this Tony and Pulitzer Prize-winning Broadway musical from London's Donmar Warehouse.
Episode: S52 E15
Great Performances
Now Hear This "Barrios: Chopin of the Guitar"
Discover Agustin Barrios’ rise from rural Paraguay to becoming a pioneering guitar composer.
Episode: S52 E14
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Great Performances
Now Hear This "Rachmaninoff Reborn"
Discover Rachmaninoff's reinvention as an American artist after losing everything in Russia.
Episode: S52 E13 | 54:23
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Great Performances
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 | 53:54
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Benjamin Bernheim performs the title role of the tormented poet.
Episode: S52 E11
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The Magic of Nureyev
Experience Rudolf Nureyev’s legendary production of “Swan Lake” co-starring Margot Fonteyn.
Episode: S52 E10 | 53:44
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Now Hear This “Chopin’s Polish Heart”
Explore Chopin’s musical evolution from Poland to Paris with Scott Yoo and pianist Jan Lisiecki.
Episode: S52 E9 | 53:54
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Great Performances at the Met: Grounded
Follow a fighter pilot who operates a drone in a high-tech world battling both war and motherhood.
Episode: S52 E8
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Andrea Bocelli 30th – The Celebration
Experience the world-renowned Italian tenor’s 30th anniversary concert.
Episode: S52 E7 | 1:23:11
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Movies for Grownups® Awards 2025 with AARP The Magazine
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Episode: S52 E6 | 1:53:17