Nureyev

Back-to-back episodes of ‘Great Performances’

Friday, April 11 at 8 p.m.

Enjoy a night filled with unforgettable performances from Scott Yoo and pianist Jan Lisiecki in “Now Hear This: Chopin’s Polish Heart” and Rudolf Nureyev’s production of “Swan Lake” with ballerina Margot Fonteyn and fellow dancers Michael Birkmeyer and Gisela Cech in “The Magic of Nureyev.”

“Now Hear This: Chopin’s Polish Heart” at 8 p.m.

Follow Scott Yoo and pianist Jan Lisiecki as they explore Chopin’s life, his Polish roots, and his journey to Paris taking a closer look at the composer’s musical evolution and his deep connection to his homeland while living in France.

“The Magic of Nureyev” at 9 p.m.

Experience Rudolf Nureyev’s revolutionary 1964 production of “Swan Lake” with ballerina Margot Fonteyn through extensive excerpts and interviews with their fellow dancers Michael Birkmeyer, Gisela Cech and others as they analyze Nureyev’s virtuosity.

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