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Émigré: A Musical Drama with the NY Phil

Season 52 Episode 1

Enjoy this semi-staged oratorio with the New York Philharmonic and an international cast telling the story of Jewish refugees in World War II Shanghai set to music by Aaron Zigman with lyrics by Mark Campbell and additional lyrics by Brock Walsh.

Aired: 10/24/24
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