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Season 52 Episode 9

About the Episode

Journey to Poland to understand Chopin's Polish heart, head to Spain to enjoy Boccherini's night music, explore the legacy of Rachmaninoff and then learn how Barrios emerged as the greatest guitar composer of the 20th century.

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Extras

Boccherini's Love Letter to Madrid

The story behind "Musica notturna delle strade di Madrid."

5:10
Boccherini's Experimental Cello Compositions

Boccherini played around with the cello's range with these experimental compositions.

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First 10 Minutes of Now Hear This "Chopin"

Enjoy this sneak preview of Now Hear This "Chopin."

9:28
The Magic of Nureyev Preview

Experience Rudolf Nureyev’s legendary production of “Swan Lake” co-starring Margot Fonteyn.

0:30
Now Hear This “Chopin’s Polish Heart” Preview

Explore Chopin’s musical evolution from Poland to Paris with Scott Yoo and pianist Jan Lisiecki.

0:30
Emily D’Angelo Sings from the Met Opera's "Grounded"

Emily D’Angelo and the ensemble of "Grounded" perform an excerpt from Act 1.

2:27
Great Performances at the Met: Grounded Preview

Follow a fighter pilot who operates a drone in a high-tech world battling both war and motherhood.

0:30
Rudolf Nureyev and Margot Fonteyn

The relationship between Rudolf Nureyev and legendary ballerina Margot Fonteyn.

5:06
Nureyev in Russia

At 23, Nureyev fled Russia to seek asylum in Paris.

2:17
Rudolf Nureyev Performs in Swan Lake

Rudolf Nureyev performs a solo in Swan Lake.

2:28

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