Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater

About the Episode

The legendary dance company returns to PBS with four works reflecting its spectacular range, diversity and artistry, culminating in a performance of "Revelations," the dance masterpiece created by company founder Alvin Ailey.

Aired: 11/03/16 | Expires: 04/30/17 | Runtime: 1hr 53m 25s

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Extras

Alexander and Paul Gemignani Talk Sondheim

Father and son discuss Stephen Sondheim's music, conductor to conductor.

27:38
Cynthia Erivo in Concert - Preview

Cynthia Erivo in Concert, May 10 - Preview

0:30
Joseph Calleja: "Catching Momentum"

The renowned tenor describes what keeps him reaching for higher ground.

0:37
Angela Meade: Covergirl

Opera News captures the mercuric rise of a 21st century star.

0:56
Joyce DiDonato: Romeo Must Sing

Joyce DiDonato takes on the role of Romeo in Bellini's "I Capuleti ed i Montecchi."

11:37
Billy Porter: Images of Self

How performing on stage can help to save lives.

1:22
Joshua Bell and the Havana Chamber Orchestra heat things up

The seasoned violinist performs Vivaldi's "Summer" movement from The Four Seasons.

1:03
The Church of Pammegiston Taxiarchon

A hidden jewel of a Greek Orthodox Church on the slopes of Mount Pelion.

2:08
Beethoven's Humor

The musicians of CMS indulge a different side of the brooding master's music.

1:46
George Tsontakis' "KnickKnacks" (Complete Performance)

Five movements from Tsontakis' dynamic work for violin and viola.

14:47