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Great Performances S53E1 — The Magic of Grace Bumbry

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Great Performances•Season 53•Episode 1

The Magic of Grace Bumbry

7.4/10 · 12 votesOct 3, 202554 min

Ranked #11 of 12 in Season 53•−0.6 vs season avg

Discover Grace Bumbry’s inspiring rise to global opera fame. Spotlighting her historic performances, the film explores the racial barriers she overcame to triumph in her 1966 performance as "Carmen."

Directed byDag Freyer

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The Magic of Grace Bumbry

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Episode Summary

"The Magic of Grace Bumbry" is episode 1 of Great Performances season 53. It scored 7.4/10 from 12 votes, ranking #11 of 12 episodes this season (season average 8.0). Directed by Dag Freyer, it aired on October 3, 2025.

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