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Great Performances S50E16 — Now Hear This “Albéniz - Portraits of Spain”

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Great Performances•Season 50•Episode 16

Now Hear This “Albéniz - Portraits of Spain”

8.4/10 · 9 votesApr 28, 2023

Ranked #1 of 9 in Season 50•+1.2 vs season avg

Discover the inspirations Spain provided composer Isaac Albéniz with host Scott Yoo and Scottish GRAMMY-winning guitarist David Russell along with musicians from Albéniz’s birthplace in the Pyrenees mountains as well as Sevilla, Mallorca and more.

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Episode Summary

"Now Hear This “Albéniz - Portraits of Spain”" is episode 16 of Great Performances season 50. It scored 8.4/10 from 9 votes, ranking #1 of 9 episodes this season (season average 7.2). It aired on April 28, 2023.

Next: E17 · Great Performances at the Met: Fedora Best of Season 50