Catch SundayArts at a special time on Thursday to see a full half hour special featuring the best in New York’s performance, art exhibits, theater, and dance.

Under the direction of Daniel Barenboim, one of the world’s most acclaimed conductors, the internationally-renowned Vienna Philharmonic performs an open-air summertime concert in the historic Baroque Park overlooking the breathtaking Schönbrunn Palace, one of Austria’s most important cultural monuments. Recorded in glorious high definition and pristine 5.1 surround sound.

See the new exhibit, a gathering of over 200 of Madeline Albright’s personal pins and brooches, at the Museum of Arts & Design.

Paula Zahn interviews the ambitious new Artistic Director of New York City Opera.

This week in SundayArts News: Poets House, “Who Shot Rock & Roll: A Photographic History” at the Brooklyn Museum (10/30-1/31), Bye Bye Birdie, 4th Annual Wave Rising Series (through 11/8), Jung at the Rubin Museum of Art, and BAMCinematek: 1962: New York Film Critics Circle.

Dudamel’s infectious energy and exceptional artistry will be on display with Great Performances once again as he conducts his inaugural concert with the Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra, recorded for national telecast from Disney Concert Hall on October 8.

Paula Zahn interviews the famous composer about his works and his artistic struggles.

This week in SundayArts News: Poets House, Ancient Paths, Modern Voices at Carnegie Hall (10/21-11/10), “Where the Wild Things Are” at the Morgan and Animazing Gallery, Cedar Lake’s Orbo Novo at the Joyce Theater (10/20-10/25), Kandinsky at the Guggenheim and free day Oct 21st, National Design Week/Design USA at Cooper Hewitt.

In the first comprehensive documentary to chronicle the private life and public career of Joan Baez, American Masters examines her history as a recording artist and performer as well as her remarkable journey as the conscience of a generation.

This week in SundayArts News: “Hanging Fire: Contemporary Art from Pakistan” and Chola Bronzes at Asia Society, “Superior Donuts” by Tracy Letts at the Music Box Theatre, Balletto Teatro di Tornio at the Joyce Theater, From Klimt to Klee at the Neue Galerie 10/15, CMJ Music Marathon, and the New Yorker Festival 10/16-10/18