The Origins of "Tradition"
Season 48
Episode 7
About the Episode
Jerry Bock, Sheldon Harnick, Austin Pendleton, and Hal Prince speak about the choreography, staging, and origins of the classic opening number, "Tradition."
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Extras
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The Spanish Music that Inspired Agustín Barrios
Cyro Delvizio and Scott Yoo discuss the Spanish repertoire that influenced Agustín Barrios.3:55 -
The Folk Music that Inspired Agustín Barrios
Scott Yoo visits Juanjo Corbalán to learn about the folk music that inspired Agustín Barrios.1:50 -
Rachmaninoff's Rhapsody on Paganini
Yevgeny Sudbin and Scott Yoo explain Rachmaninoff's "Rhapsody on Paganini."4:05 -
Now Hear This “Rachmaninoff Reborn” Preview
Discover Rachmaninoff's reinvention as an American artist after losing everything in Russia.0:30 -
Watch Rachmaninoff Play Piano
Using an Ampico piano scroll, Scott Yoo watches Rachmaninoff play the piano.3:10 -
Great Performances at the Met: Les Contes d'Hoffmann Preview
Benjamin Bernheim performs the title role of the tormented poet.0:30 -
Now Hear This “Boccherini: Night Music” Preview
Explore Boccherini’s love for Madrid through a musical night tour of the city with Scott Yoo.0:30 -
Erin Morley performs "Les oiseaux dans la charmille"
Erin Morley performs "Les oiseaux dans la charmille," Olympia’s Act I aria.2:14 -
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Boccherini's Experimental Cello Compositions
Boccherini played around with the cello's range with these experimental compositions.4:56
