When did Great Performances Season 53 Episode 1 air?
Great Performances Season 53 Episode 1 aired on October 3, 2025.


The best in the performing arts from across America and around the world including a diverse programming portfolio of classical music, opera, popular song, musical theater, dance, drama, and performance documentaries.

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."
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Great Performances Season 53 Episode 1 aired on October 3, 2025.
This episode runs for approximately 54 minutes.
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