Now Hear This – “The Call of Istanbul” (S53E15)
S53E15
In Istanbul, where East meets West, Scott Yoo and his wife, flutist Alice Dade, dive into a city alive with a fusion of cultures, languages, and ideas. Joined by Turkish pianist Fazıl Say, conductor Çem Mansur, and a vibrant ensemble of Anatolian folk and Turkish jazz musicians, they journey through the streets and sounds of this crossroads metropolis, discovering how its rich heritage shapes a unique musical landscape.
Show
Great Performances
Episode
S53E15
Air Date
Apr 24, 2026
Season 53 Episodes
S53E01
The Magic of Grace Bumbry
S53E03
Tiler Peck: Suspending Time
S53E04
Twelfth Night
S53E05
Nutcracker from English National Ballet
S53E12
Great Performances at the Met: La Sonnambula
S53E13
Now Hear This – “Everyone Loves Joplin”
S53E15
Now Hear This – “The Call of Istanbul”
S53E16
Now Hear This – “The Iceland Sound”
S53E17
Suffs
S53E18
Irving Berlin’s Top Hat
S53E19
Irving Berlin’s Top Hat
S53E20
Great Performances at the Met: Arabella
S53E21
An Evening with Nicole Scherzinger