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The Best Episodes of Great Performances Season 52

Every episode of Great Performances Season 52 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Great Performances Season 52!

The Best Episodes of Great Performances Season 52

The best in the performing arts from across America and around the world including a diverse programming portfolio of classical music, opera, popular song, musical...

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  1. 8.2/10(11 votes)

    #1 - Patsy Cline: Walkin' After Midnight

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    S52:E3

    Experience the music of Patsy Cline in a star-studded tribute concert featuring Wynonna and more.

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  2. 7.6/10(22 votes)

    #2 - Henry Mancini 100 at the Hollywood Bowl

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    S52:E4

    Celebrate the centennial birthday of composer Henry Mancini with Michael Bublé, Cynthia Erivo, saxophonist Dave Koz, Monica Mancini and host Jeff Goldblum featuring Mancini’s signature songs and clips from his beloved movies and TV shows.

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  3. 6.6/10(5 votes)

    #3 - Émigré: A Musical Drama with the NY Phil

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    S52:E1

    Enjoy this semi-staged oratorio with the New York Philharmonic and an international cast telling the story of Jewish refugees in World War II Shanghai set to music by Aaron Zigman with lyrics by Mark Campbell and additional lyrics by Brock Walsh.

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    #4 - Land of Gold

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    Explore Peter Sellars' San Francisco Opera production of John Adams' "Girls of the Golden West" set during Gold Rush. Go behind the scenes with cast members Julia Bullock, J'Nai Bridges and others as they bring the show to life on stage.

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    #5 - From Vienna: The New Year’s Celebration 2025

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    S52:E5

    Experience this annual beloved concert from the Golden Hall of the Musikverein celebrating the 200th anniversary of the birth of Johann Strauss. Conducted by Riccardo Muti for the seventh time, PBS favorite Hugh Bonneville returns to host.

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Season 52 Ratings Summary

"Patsy Cline: Walkin' After Midnight" is the best rated episode of "Great Performances" season 52. It scored 8.2/10 based on 11 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 11/22/2024. This episode is rated 0.6 points higher than the second-best, "Henry Mancini 100 at the Hollywood Bowl".