of classical music. In iconic settings like the First Ancient Theatre of Larissa, the historic Church of Pammegiston Taxiarchon at Pelion, and the newly opened Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center in Athens, this remarkable ensemble performs pieces by Bach, Beethoven, Debussy, Ravel, and the contemporary Greek-American composer George Tsontakis – culminating in a triumphant version of Mendelssohn’s Octet. The film also offers a sumptuous taste of Greece itself, exploring the history, mythology and ideas that have inspired classical music for centuries. It’s an Odyssey that classical music lovers won’t want to miss. Produced in association with CMS and ERT: Hellenic Broadcasting Corporation. Read more about this adventure in a special Program Note from the producer.

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50 Years of Mostly Mozart

Originally aired Friday, February 3, 2017 at9 PM (check local listings) Lincoln Center's Mostly Mozart Festival celebrates 50 years of memorable moments in classical music with both a look back and a look ahead. Signature performances of Mozart's first and last symphonies by the Mostly Mozart Festival Orchestra, led by music director Louis Langrée, and an early piano concerto performed by Richard Goode, anchor a program that also reminds us that the legacy of Mozart is alive and well, leading the adventurous toward fresh new possibilities. Learn more about the Mostly Mozart Festival in the Program Notes.

New York Philharmonic New Year's Eve with Renée Fleming

Originally aired Monday, December 31, 2018 A New Year’s Eve tradition continues with the New York Philharmonic, led by new music director Jaap van Zweden, welcoming opera great Renée Fleming