Behind the Scenes of The Hollow Crown: The War of the Roses

Season 44 Episode 6

About the Episode

PBS talks with the cast and director of The Hollow Crown: The Wars of the Roses, a lavish three-part follow-up to the BAFTA winning The Hollow Crown. The Wars of the Roses, which picks up the story with epic film versions of Henry VI (in two parts) and Richard III, comes to Great Performances on three consecutive Sundays -- beginning December 11 at 9 p.m.

Aired: | Expires: | Runtime: 2m 30s

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Just Another Day from "Next to Normal"

The Goodman family prepares to head off to work and school.

2:43
Now Hear This "Barrios: Chopin of the Guitar" Preview

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Agustín Barrios' Transformation

How did Agustín Barrios transform into Nitsuga Mangoré?

2:50
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.

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Now Hear This “Boccherini: Night Music” Preview

Explore Boccherini’s love for Madrid through a musical night tour of the city with Scott Yoo.

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