About this season
The best in the performing arts from across America and around the world including a diverse programming portfolio of classical music, opera, popular song, musical theater, dance, drama, and performance documentaries.
Episodes (18)
1. Episode 1
Aired 8 September 1993
2. The Maestros of Philadelphia
Aired 22 September 1993
3. The Gershwins' Porgy and Bess
Aired 6 October 1993
4. The Sorceress
Aired 8 October 1993
5. Passing the Baton
Aired 20 October 1993
6. Pete Townshend's Psychoderelict
Aired 1 December 1993
7. On the Town in Concert
Aired 22 December 1993
8. Leonard Bernstein: The Gift of Music
Aired 29 December 1993
9. Turandot
Aired 1 January 1994
10. Jerry Herman: Broadway at the Bowl
Aired 4 March 1994
11. Vladimir Horowitz: A Reminiscence
Aired 11 March 1994
Wanda Horowitz reminisces about her husband, the great pianist Vladimir Horowitz, with clips from his television appearances.
12. Episode 12
Aired 16 March 1994
13. The Songs of Six Families
Aired 1 April 1994
14. Carnegie Hall Salutes the Jazz Masters: Verve Records at 50
Aired 18 May 1994
15. La bohème
Aired 8 June 1994
In the 50's, in Paris, the neighbors Rodolfo and Mimi meet each other when Mimi's candle blows out in a cold and dark night. They immediately fall in love for each other, in times of financial difficulties in the post-war. Rodolfo introduces Mimi to his close friends Marcello and his beloved Musetta; Colline; and Schaunard and together they have a good-time in Café Momus. Some time later, Mimi tells Marcello that she can not support the jealousy of Rodolfo any longer and when Marcello discuss with Rodolfo, Mimi overhears the real reason for the behavior of her beloved Rodolfo.
16. Episode 16
Aired 10 July 1994
17. Episode 17
Aired 11 September 1994
18. El Gato Montés
Aired 5 October 1994