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Great Performances

Great Performances

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.

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StatusReturning Series
Original NameGreat Performances
First Air DateJanuary 28, 1971
Last Air DateMay 18, 2025
Seasons50
Episodes659
Episode Runtime NaNmin
LanguageEnglish
Original LanguageEnglish
Production CountriesUnited States of America
Production Companies
NetworksPBS
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Great Performances at the Met: Aida

Angel Blue makes her highly anticipated Met role debut as Aida, the Ethiopian princess torn between love and country. Met Music Director Yannick Nézet-Séguin takes the podium of Michael Mayer’s staging, featuring intricate projections of ancient Egypt and animations.

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