Now Hear this - Season 4

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Arts Documentary hosted by Scott Yoo, published by PBS broadcasted as part of PBS Great Performances series in 2023 - English narration

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Conductor and violinist Scott Yoo is on the road again, for Season 4 of Now Hear This. Join him in Buenos Aires, to learn the tango and Piazzolla's conflicted relationship with it. In Scotland and Germany, explore the connection between mental health and creative genius. In the boroughs of New York, meet a dynamic new composer pointing classical in a new direction. And in Spain, discover the breathtaking musical portraits of Albeniz.

[edit] Piazzolla's History with Tango

Tango to Buenos Aires, Argentina, with host Scott Yoo, flutist Alice Dade, and tango musician and historian Ignacio Varchausky to explore the impact of composer Astor Piazzolla's work on tango and beyond. With a special look at Piazzolla's "History of Tango" in four movements (often played on violin, but written for the guitar and flute), Yoo and Dade trace the evolution of the genre from backroom dance halls and working-class neighborhoods of Buenos Aires around the turn of the 20th century to the popular music and dance it is today. Experiencing performances by local artists on the guitar, violin, flute and bandoneon (an Argentine button accordion), Yoo and Dade even receive a tango dance lesson of their own and sample the food and culture of today's Buenos Aires.

[edit] Schumann: Genius and Madness

Visit Germany, France and Scotland with host Scott Yoo as he investigates the connection between Robert Schumann's creative genius and bipolar disorder with the help of the world's only Juilliard-trained concert pianist, Schumann expert, and psychiatrist, Dr. Richard Kogan. Yoo also attempts to record the composer's famed cello concerto and bring forth the emotion in Schumann's writing with cellist Bion Tsang and the Royal Scottish National Orchestra. Traveling to France and Scotland, Yoo also meets with experts studying the mental struggles of other artists such as painter Vincent Van Gogh and poet Robert Burns at locations inspirational to them, such as Van Gogh's Place du Forum featured in one of his paintings. In an exploration through the works and minds of these artists, Yoo shines a light on the significance of artistic expression.

[edit] Andy Akiho Found (his) Sound

Experience the journey of musical creation from this Japanese American composer with host Scott Yoo using the steel drum, "found" instruments (where the musician turns nearly any object into an instrument), and more. Exploring many neighborhoods throughout New York City, Akiho shows Yoo what inspires his music, from the local record shop to the shores of Trinidad. Yoo also witnesses Akiho's creative process developing an audio and video collaboration for a percussion quartet with Sandbox Percussion featuring a group of dancers and a light show. With an array of performances by Yoo, Akiho, and many more, they prove that there's nothing stronger than the power of collaboration.

[edit] Albeniz: Portraits of Spain

Discover the inspirations Spain provided composer Isaac Albeniz with host Scott Yoo, guitarist Manuel Barrueco, and pianist Juan Perez Floristán through an exploration of the country's "portraits," including the nearby sea and its Moorish culture. From exploring the creation of the guitar with guitar-makers in Granada, to testing the acoustics of a bañuelo (an ancient Moorish bath), the three musicians spotlight the cultural exchange of the Mediterranean region. They visit notable sites throughout Spain including Moorish palace the Alhambra, famed for its architecture and design, led by several local historians, musicians, and even a chef.