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Preview: Season 48 Episode 16 | 30sVideo has Closed Captions
Experience the impact of the Philadelphia Orchestra’s historic 1973 trip to China.
Experience the international impact of the Philadelphia Orchestra’s historic 1973 trip to China, offering a story of cultural reversals and a glimpse into the worldwide future of classical music.
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Major series funding for GREAT PERFORMANCES is provided by The Joseph & Robert Cornell Memorial Foundation, the Anna-Maria and Stephen Kellen Arts Fund, the LuEsther T. Mertz Charitable Trust, Sue...
Beethoven in Beijing Preview
Preview: Season 48 Episode 16 | 30sVideo has Closed Captions
Experience the international impact of the Philadelphia Orchestra’s historic 1973 trip to China, offering a story of cultural reversals and a glimpse into the worldwide future of classical music.
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The Problem with Beethoven's Fifth Symphony
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Clip: S48 Ep16 | 2m 54s | Learn why the Philadelphia Orchestra had to cut Beethoven's 5th Symphony from the program. (2m 54s)
Tan Dun on Preserving the Nu Shu Language
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Clip: S48 Ep16 | 3m 34s | Composer Tan Dun explores the power of Nu Shu, a language created by Chinese women. (3m 34s)
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Major series funding for GREAT PERFORMANCES is provided by The Joseph & Robert Cornell Memorial Foundation, the Anna-Maria and Stephen Kellen Arts Fund, the LuEsther T. Mertz Charitable Trust, Sue...