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A voyage of musical discovery for aficionados and neophytes alike in “Now Hear This: Rising Stars” on GREAT PERFORMANCES – April 12 at 9 pm

Posted on: Saturday, April 6, 2024

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Great Performances

“Now Hear This: Rising Stars”

Friday, April 12 at 9:00 pm

Scott Yoo - host of the program, playing violin — Scott Yoo

Travel with host, Mexico City Philharmonic chief conductor Scott Yoo, in this special mini-series taking viewers on a voyage of musical discovery for aficionados and neophytes alike. Each episode reveals the creative process behind a diverse range of classical music in both historic and modern-day periods. This season explores themes and stories of gifted young artists, virtuosos, and even Scott Yoo’s own experiences as a composer.

Tonight, visit Julliard Pre-College with Scott Yoo to play with some of tomorrow’s virtuosos and travel to Singapore to meet rising star, Chloe Chua, who reminds Yoo of the dedication and passion required to prepare for a professional career.