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Great Performances S50E9 — The Magic of Spirituals

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Great Performances•Season 50•Episode 9

The Magic of Spirituals

7.2/10 · 20 votesFeb 24, 202355 min

Ranked #6 of 9 in Season 50•matches the season avg

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. TV-G

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Episode Summary

"The Magic of Spirituals" is episode 9 of Great Performances season 50. It scored 7.2/10 from 20 votes, ranking #6 of 9 episodes this season (season average 7.2). It aired on February 24, 2023.

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