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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.

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

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.

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.

Learn about the life and music of this violin virtuoso and his recent recording project.

The opening of each new season of the New York Philharmonic is always a special event in the music world. This year is extra special: it marks the beginning of the Alan Gilbert era at the Philharmonic. This episode of Live from Lincoln Center airs Sunday, September 20th at noon for SundayArts.

Behind his imperious, enigmatic face, who really was conductor Herbert von Karajan? Twenty years after Karajan’s death, Karajan Or Beauty As I See It airs in HD for THIRTEEN’s SundayArts, September 6 at noon.

Harlem in Montmartre tells the story of the jazz age in Paris between the First and Second World Wars, exploring a fascinating yet often neglected era in African-American cultural history. After peace was signed at Versailles, many black Americans remained in Europe rather than return to the brutal segregation and racism of America; over the next two decades, they created an expatriate community of musicians, entertainers and entrepreneurs, primarily congregating in Paris’ hilly Montmartre neighborhood.

Also now a long and enduring tradition is the annual inclusion of a “Mostly Mozart” concert in our Live From Lincoln Center schedule. The Mostly Mozart Festival Orchestra will play under its Music Director, Louis Langrée, and the soloist will be the remarkable violinist, Joshua Bell, who will play the Mendelssohn Violin Concerto in E Minor as well as two short works by Mozart for violin and orchestra.

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