Preview 50 Years of Great Performances

Extras

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  Now Hear This "Old Friends" Preview

  Explore how virtuosos become maestros, featuring Yo-Yo Ma, Lynn Chang and more.

  0:30
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  Now Hear This "Virtuosos" Preview

  Explore the work of two legendary virtuosos, Niccolò Paganini and Robert Johnson.

  0:30
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  Scott Yoo Meets With Augusta Read Thomas About Composing

  Scott Yoo meets with composer Augusta Read Thomas to get out of a creative rut.

  4:25
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  Yumi Kurosawa Performs "Lucky Stars" on the Koto

  Koto player Yumi Kurosawa performs her piece "Lucky Stars."

  3:14
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  Now Hear This "Rising Stars" Preview

  Visit Juilliard Pre-College with Scott Yoo to play with some of tomorrow’s virtuosos.

  0:30
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  Niccolò Paganini Descendent Debunks Family Rumors

  Scott Yoo meets with a descendent of Paganini to discuss the virtuoso's life.

  2:57
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  Yo-Yo Ma Performs "Spiegel im Spiegel"

  Yo-Yo Ma performs Arvo Pärt's "Spiegel im Spiegel, with images by the James Webb telescope

  2:11
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  The Friendship of Yo-Yo Ma, Richard Kogan, and Lynn Chang

  Yo-Yo Ma, Dr. Richard Kogan and Lynn Chang discuss their 50 years of friendship.

  3:52
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  Behind the Scenes with Cirque du Soleil's Band

  Go behind the scenes of Cirque du Soleil with music director Aaron Guidry.

  4:55
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  Nine-year-old Wilson Liu Performs Prokofiev's Prelude

  Nine-year-old pianist Wilson Liu performs Prokofiev's Prelude Op. 12, No. 7.

  3:02