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Season 51 Episode 23

About the Episode

Acclaimed English director Carrie Cracknell makes her Met debut, resetting the classic story to the modern day that moves the focus to issues that could not be more relevant today: gendered violence, abusive labor structures, and the desire to break through societal boundaries.

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Extras

Yumi Kurosawa Performs "Lucky Stars" on the Koto

Koto player Yumi Kurosawa performs her piece "Lucky Stars."

3:14
Now Hear This "Rising Stars" Preview

Visit Juilliard Pre-College with Scott Yoo to play with some of tomorrow’s virtuosos.

0:30
Niccolò Paganini Descendent Debunks Family Rumors

Scott Yoo meets with a descendent of Paganini to discuss the virtuoso's life.

2:57
Yo-Yo Ma Performs "Spiegel im Spiegel"

Yo-Yo Ma performs Arvo Pärt's "Spiegel im Spiegel, with images by the James Webb telescope

2:11
The Friendship of Yo-Yo Ma, Richard Kogan, and Lynn Chang

Yo-Yo Ma, Dr. Richard Kogan and Lynn Chang discuss their 50 years of friendship.

3:52
Behind the Scenes with Cirque du Soleil's Band

Go behind the scenes of Cirque du Soleil with music director Aaron Guidry.

4:55
Nine-year-old Wilson Liu Performs Prokofiev's Prelude

Nine-year-old pianist Wilson Liu performs Prokofiev's Prelude Op. 12, No. 7.

3:02
Chloe Chua & Scott Yoo Perform the Ling Ling Violin Workout

Violinist Chloe Chua takes Scott Yoo through the Ling Ling Violin Workout.

4:04
GMET: Florencia en el Amazonas Preview

A diva returns to South America to perform at Manaus—and to search for her lost lover.

0:30
Ailyn Pérez in "Florencia en el Amazonas"

Ailyn Pérez performs an excerpt from “Buenos días. Despierta usted temprano.”

1:52