The Invasion of Poland
Season 50
Episode 10
About the Episode
David Strathairn as Jan Karski reenacts the invasion of Poland and the story of how he became a prisoner of war.
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Extras
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Vienna Philharmonic Summer Night Concert 2024 Preview
Enjoy this annual concert featuring Andris Nelsons as guest conductor with Lise Davidsen as soloist.0:30 -
Lise Davidsen Performs "Dich, teure Halle, grüß ich wieder”
Lise Davidsen and the VPO performs "Dich, teure Halle, grüß ich wieder.”1:33 -
“The Ride of the Valkyries” by the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra
The Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra plays “The Ride of the Valkyries.”3:28 -
Great Performances at the Met: Roméo et Juliette
Soprano Nadine Sierra and tenor Benjamin Bernheim portray Shakespeare’s famed star-crossed lovers.0:30 -
Nadine Sierra performs "Ah! Je veux vivre"
Juliette (Nadine Sierra) performs "Ah! Je veux vivre" in "Roméo et Juliette"2:10 -
Great Performances at the Met: La Forza del Destino Preview
Yannick Nézet-Séguin conducts Verdi’s grand tale of love, deadly vendetta, and family strife.0:30 -
Lise Davidsen in "La Forza del Destino"
Lise Davidsen performs the Act IV aria "La Forza del Destino."1:52 -
Great Performances at the Met: Carmen Preview
Acclaimed English director Carrie Cracknell makes her Met debut.0:30 -
Aigul Akhmetshina Performs "Habanera" from Carmen at the Met
Aigul Akhmetshina and the Met Chorus perform "L’amour est un oiseau rebelle"1:34 -
In Memoriam: Jac Venza
Great Performances mourns the passing of its founding Executive Producer, Jac Venza.0:20