Josef and Otto Journey to Shanghai

Season 52 Episode 1

About the Episode

Otto (Mathew White) and Josef (Arnold Livingston Geis) journey to Shanghai in the opening number of this moving opera about two Jewish immigrants fleeing Germany during World War II.

Aired: | Expires: | Runtime: 2m 43s

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Der Rosenkavalier Final Trio

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Lili Boulanger's “Of A Spring Morning”

The Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra performs a section of “Of A Spring Morning”

1:54
Elīna Garanča Sings the Habanera from Bizet's "Carmen"

Elīna Garanča Sings the Habanera with the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra.

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Janai Brugger Performs Leonard Bernstein's "Kaddish"

Soprano Janai Brugger performs a section of Leonard Bernstein's "Kaddish."

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Jaye Ladymore Performs Bernstein's "Kaddish"

Actor Jaye Ladymore performs a section of Bernstein's "Kaddish" as the Speaker.

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Marin Alsop on Bernstein's "Kaddish"

Conductor Marin Alsop discusses the history behind Leonard Bernstein's "Kaddish."

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