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The Best Episodes of Live from Lincoln Center

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The Best Episodes of Live from Lincoln Center

Since premiering in 1976, the landmark series has sought to democratize the world of the performing arts by making Lincoln Center's historic concerts and events...
  1. Background image for An Evening with Danny Kaye and the New York Philharmonic
    9.4/10(122 votes)

    #1 - An Evening with Danny Kaye and the New York Philharmonic

    S6:E6

    A night of classical music,conducted by famous comedian actor Danny Kaye,is something for the whole family to watch. Danny puts his talents to use while conducting and makes it very special for people of all ages.

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    Director:Unknown
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  2. Background image for South Pacific
    9.2/10(84 votes)

    #2 - South Pacific

    S35:E3

    The Lincoln Center Theater's Tony Award-winning production of Rodgers and Hammerstein's "South Pacific," about love in the South Pacific during WWII. Kelli O'Hara stars as a Navy nurse whose love for a French plantation owner (Paulo Szot) is tested by her own prejudice. Songs include "Some Enchanted Evening," "There Is Nothin' Like a Dame," "A Wonderful Guy" and "I'm Gonna Wash That Man Right Outta My Hair."

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    Director:Unknown
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  3. Background image for Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater
    9.0/10(24 votes)

    #3 - Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater

    S41:E3

    The legendary dance company returns to PBS with four works reflecting its spectacular range, diversity and artistry, culminating in a performance of "Revelations," the dance masterpiece created by company founder Alvin Ailey.

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    Director:Unknown
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  4. Background image for Richard Tucker Opera Gala: A New Century
    8.8/10(136 votes)

    #4 - Richard Tucker Opera Gala: A New Century

    S40:E1

    This year’s Richard Tucker Music Foundation’s annual gala concert features performances by opera’s brightest lights and rising stars, including Joseph Calleja, Angela Meade, Željko Lučić, Ildar Abdrazakov, Pretty Yende, as well as the 2014 Richard Tucker Award winner Michael Fabiano in solo and ensemble selections from works by Puccini, Mozart, Bellini, Massenet, Donizetti, Verdi and Bernstein, conducted by Maestro Emmanuel Villaume with the New York Choral Society.

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  5. Background image for Kern & Hammerstein's Show Boat
    8.4/10(24 votes)

    #5 - Kern & Hammerstein's Show Boat

    S41:E2

    The landmark musical brought vividly to life by the New York Philharmonic, with an all-star cast led by Vanessa Williams, Julian Ovenden, Lauren Worsham, Norm Lewis, Jane Alexander and Fred Willard.

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  6. Background image for New York Philharmonic New Year's Eve: Bernstein on Broadway
    7.8/10(7 votes)

    #6 - New York Philharmonic New Year's Eve: Bernstein on Broadway

    S42:E3

    The New York Philharmonic celebrates the centennial of the late Leonard Bernstein, its fabled Musical Director from 1958 to 1969. Led by Bramwell Tovey, with special guests Annaleigh Ashford, Christopher Jackson, Laura Osnes and Aaron Tveit, this loving tribute promises to become a classical music moment to remember.

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  8. Background image for New York Philharmonic with André Previn and Van Cliburn
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    #7 - New York Philharmonic with André Previn and Van Cliburn

    S1:E1

    Berlioz, "Beatrice and Benedict" Overture; Grieg, Piano Concerto in A minor, Op. 16; INTERMISSION; R. Strauss, "Ein Heldenleben". Live intermission interview backstage with Previn.

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    Director:Unknown
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  9. Background image for Stephen Sondheim, A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC
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    #8 - Stephen Sondheim, A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC

    S14:E1

    Performed by the New York City Opera (in 2 acts, book by Hugh Wheeler, orchestrations by Jonathan Tunick). Pretaped interview with Stephen Sondheim; live intermission interviews backstage with Christopher Keene (Artistic Director of New York City Opera), Howes/Resnick. Sally Ann Howes (Désirée Armfeldt) Regina Resnik (Madame Armfeldt) Beverly Lambert (Anne Egerman) Maureen Moore (Countess Malcolm) Susan Terry (Petra) Danielle Ferland (Frederika Armfeldt) George Lee Andrews (Fredrik Egerman) Kevin Anderson (Henrik Egerman) Michael Maguire (Count Malcolm)

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    Director:Unknown
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  10. Background image for American Songbook - PASSION
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    #9 - American Songbook - PASSION

    S30:E1

    A concert production of Stephen Sondheim's musical starring Patti LuPone and Michael Cerveris, and directed by Lonny Price. Following the performance, Lesley Stahl talks with Patti LuPone, Audra McDonald and Michael Cerveris. Allen Fitzpatrick (Colonel Ricci) Richard Easton (Dr. Tambourri) Alexander Gemignani (Lt. Torasso) Timothy Gulan (Sgt. Lombardi) Devin Richards (Lt. Barri) James Clow (Major Rizzolli) John Sloman (Lt. Augenti) Gina Ferrall (Fosca's Mother) John Cunningham (Fosca's Father) George Dvorsky (Ludovic) Kate Baldwin (Mistress) Trey Compton, Jono Hustis (Male Attendants) Jenn Dottino, Abby Stevens (Female Attendants) Joshua Johnston (Mail Boy)

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  11. Background image for New York Philharmonic Opening Night Gala With Sir James Galway
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    #10 - New York Philharmonic Opening Night Gala With Sir James Galway

    S33:E1

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  12. Background image for New York Philharmonic New Year's Eve Gala Concert
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    #11 - New York Philharmonic New Year's Eve Gala Concert

    S33:E2

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  13. Background image for New York Cities Ballet's 'Romeo & Juliet'
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    #12 - New York Cities Ballet's 'Romeo & Juliet'

    S33:E3

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  14. Background image for The Silk Road Ensemble with Yo-Yo Ma
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    #13 - The Silk Road Ensemble with Yo-Yo Ma

    S33:E4

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  15. Background image for Joshua Bell With Friends @ The Penthouse
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    #14 - Joshua Bell With Friends @ The Penthouse

    S35:E1

    The Season 35 opener features violinist Joshua Bell teaming with Sting ("Come Again"); Kristin Chenoweth ("My Funny Valentine"); Chris Botti ("I Loves You Porgy"); Nathan Gunn ("O, Cease Thy Singing, Maiden Fair"); Marvin Hamlisch ("I'll Take Manhattan"); Frankie Moreno ("Eleanor Rigby"); Regina Spektor ("Left Hand Song"); and Cuban music group Tiempo Libre ("Para Tí"). Also, thanks to technology, Bell "duets" with Russian pianist Sergey Rachmaninoff on Grieg's Violin Sonata No. 3, Movement II.

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  16. Background image for Ax, Perlman and Ma
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    #15 - Ax, Perlman and Ma

    S35:E2

    Pianist Emanuel Ax, cellist Yo-Yo Ma and violinist Itzhak Perlman perform Mendelssohn's Piano Trios and other selections at the Lincoln Center's Stanley H. Kaplan Penthouse. Alan Alda hosts.

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  17. Background image for New York Philharmonic: Opening Night Concert 2010
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    #16 - New York Philharmonic: Opening Night Concert 2010

    S35:E4

    The opening-night gala for the New York Philharmonic features music director Alan Gilbert conducting the U.S. premiere of Wynton Marsalis' "Jazz Symphony."

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  18. Background image for Baroque Holiday With the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center
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    #17 - Baroque Holiday With the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center

    S35:E5

    The Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center perform Bach's Double Concerto and Corelli's Christmas Concerto; and is joined by recorder virtuosa Michala Petri for works by Sammartini, Tartini and Vivaldi.

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  19. Background image for New York Philharmonic New Year's Eve With Lang Lang
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    #18 - New York Philharmonic New Year's Eve With Lang Lang

    S35:E6

    The New York Philharmonic, under the baton of maestro Alan Gilbert, perform Tchaikovsky's Piano Concerto No. 1 with pianist Lang Lang; and the second act of "The Nutcracker."

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  20. Background image for Beethoven and Brahms With the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center
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    #19 - Beethoven and Brahms With the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center

    S36:E1

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  21. Background image for Mostly Mozart Festival Opening Night
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    #20 - Mostly Mozart Festival Opening Night

    S36:E2

    Louis Langrée and the Mostly Mozart Festival Orchestra are joined by violinist Christian Tetzlaff and violist Antoine Tamestit for Mozart's Sinfonia Concertante in E flat major for Violin and Viola; and soprano Susanna Phillips for Mozart's "Crudele?...Non mi dir, bell'idol mio" from "Don Giovanni" and "Bella mia fiamma...Resta, o cara."

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  22. Background image for New York Philharmonic Opening Night With Deborah Voigt
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    #21 - New York Philharmonic Opening Night With Deborah Voigt

    S36:E3

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  23. Background image for Wynton at 50
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    #22 - Wynton at 50

    S36:E4

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  24. Background image for New York City Ballet George Balanchine's The Nutcracker
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    #23 - New York City Ballet George Balanchine's The Nutcracker

    S36:E5

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    Director:Alan Skog
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    #24 - Bernstein and Gershwin

    S36:E6

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  26. Background image for Renée Fleming @ the Penthouse
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    #25 - Renée Fleming @ the Penthouse

    S37:E1

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Best Episodes Summary

"An Evening with Danny Kaye and the New York Philharmonic" is the best rated episode of "Live from Lincoln Center". It scored 9.4/10 based on 122 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 9/23/1981. This episode scored 0.2 points higher than the second highest rated, "South Pacific".