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Great Performances

Now Hear This “The Composer is Yoo”

Season 51 Episode 17 | 54m 24s

Follow host Scott Yoo’s journey to compose a piece of music for the first time. Seeking counsel from other composers, Yoo revisits his heritage in search of ideas, performs landmark pieces for inspiration and ultimately tests his work in progress.

Aired: 05/02/24 | Expires: 03/31/25
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