Yo-Yo Ma Plays Bach Six Suites For Solo Cello, Live At WGBH

In memory of those lost in the pandemic and a tribute to the resilience of our communities, renowned cellist Yo-Yo Ma will perform J.S. Bach’s six cello suites live and uninterrupted from WGBH’s Fraser Performance Studio on Sunday, May 24 at 3:00 pm. The two-and-a-half-hour performance will air in real time on WGBH 2, 99.5 WCRB, Yo-Yo Ma’s YouTube channel and at ClassicalWCRB.org.

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American Experience: Mr. Tornado

Meet pioneering meteorologist Ted Fujita, who transformed our understanding of tornadoes. His technological advancements saved lives and helped Americans prepare for and respond to dangerous weather phenomena.

TUESDAY, MAY 19, 9pm, WGBH 2

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FRONTLINE: Inside Italy's COVID War

FRONTLINE takes a rare look inside a hospital battling coronavirus, following doctors and nurses trying to save patients' lives without contracting the highly infectious disease themselves.

TUESDAY, MAY 19, 10pm, WGBH 2

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Lunch Hour Live: Keith Lockhart

WGBH Executive Arts Editor Jared Bowen chats with the legendary Keith Lockhart as he celebrates his 25th season conducting the Boston Pops. From the Fourth of July to the Holiday Pops, we'll look back on some of Lockhart's most memorable moments with, as he puts it, "the perfect orchestra for people who don't know they like orchestras." Join us online!

THURSDAY, MAY 21, 12pm, FACEBOOK.COM/WGBHNEWS

NOVA: Eagle Power

Eagles dominate the skies—NOVA examines what makes these predators so powerful. Stunning up-close footage reveals the exceptional strength, eyesight and flying skills of the exemplary bird. With intimate access to a new bald eagle family, we witness dramatic challenges nestlings face in the struggle to survive.

WEDNESDAY, MAY 20, 9pm, WGBH 2

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