From gospel to opera: Exploring two beautiful genres
‘GOSPEL Live!’
Friday, December 26 at 8 p.m.
A one-of-a-kind musical celebration that honors the legacy and influence of gospel music in America. Contemporary secular artists and renowned gospel singers perform their favorite gospel classics. The event, co-hosted by Henry Louis Gates Jr. and Erica Campbell, and featuring John Legend, is a companion program to the PBS four-hour documentary series GOSPEL.
‘The Magic of Spirituals’ on ‘Great Performances’
Friday, December 26 at 9 p.m.
Glimpse behind the curtain at opera legends Kathleen Battle and Jessye Norman’s famed concert at Carnegie Hall on March 18, 1990, featuring performance clips and new interviews with opera star Angel Blue, Met Opera General Manager Peter Gelb and more.
