Great Performances | Now Hear This – “The Call of Istanbul” Preview | Season 53 | Episode 15

Now Hear This – “The Call of Istanbul” PreviewPreview: Season 53 Episode 15 | 30sVideo has Closed Captions | CCWith a host of Turkish musicians, Scott Yoo explores the city.Istanbul sits at the crossroads of Asia and Europe, a melting pot of diverse peoples, languages and ideas. With star Turkish pianist Fazil Say, conductor Çem Mansur, and a host of Anatolian folk and Turkish jazz musicians, Scott Yoo and his wife, flutist Alice Dade, explore the city.04/24/2026Problems playing video? Report a Problem | Closed Captioning FeedbackReport a ProblemBefore you submit an error, please consult our Video Help page.Type of ErrorSubmitCancelProblems playing video? Report a Problem | Closed Captioning FeedbackReport a ProblemBefore you submit an error, please consult our Video Help page.Type of ErrorSubmitCancelMajor series funding for GREAT PERFORMANCES is provided by The Joseph & Robert Cornell Memorial Foundation, the Anna-Maria and Stephen Kellen Arts Fund, the LuEsther T. Mertz Charitable Trust, Sue...MoreAbout This PreviewMore EpisodesTranscriptMore Clips & PreviewsYou Might Also LikeNow Hear This – “The Call of Istanbul” PreviewPreview: Season 53 Episode 15 | 30sVideo has Closed Captions | CCIstanbul sits at the crossroads of Asia and Europe, a melting pot of diverse peoples, languages and ideas. With star Turkish pianist Fazil Say, conductor Çem Mansur, and a host of Anatolian folk and Turkish jazz musicians, Scott Yoo and his wife, flutist Alice Dade, explore the city.04/24/2026Problems playing video? Report a Problem | Closed Captioning FeedbackReport a ProblemBefore you submit an error, please consult our Video Help page.Type of ErrorSubmitCancelGenreArts and MusicFollow Us#GreatPerformancesPBSShare This VideoEmbed VideoGreat PerformancesNow Hear This – “The Call of Istanbul” PreviewS53 Ep15Fixed iFrameWidth: in pixelspxHeight: in pixelspxCopyResponsive iFrameCopyLink Copied to ClipboardHow to Watch Great PerformancesGreat Performances is available to stream on pbs.org and the free PBS App, available on iPhone, Apple TV, Android TV, Android smartphones, Amazon Fire TV, Amazon Fire Tablet, Roku, Samsung Smart TV, LG TV, and Vizio.Stream Here on PBS.orgDownload the PBS App Check Your Local Listings for Broadcast Schedules Buy NowBuy on Apple TVBuy on AmazonNewsletterGreat Performances NewsletterSubscribe to the Great Performances newsletter to keep up with the latest full episodes to stream, exclusive content, and more!SubscribeLoading...Providing Support for PBS.orgLearn Moreabout PBS online sponsorshipOpen in new tab Now Hear This.I'm Scott Yoo.Join me and my wife Alice Dade, in Istanbul.I wanted to find out why this city sounds like no other.So we take in the traditions, the art, and an astonishing variety of music.♪♪ Now Hear This — “The Call of Istanbul” on Great Performances.How Does a Turkish Ney Get Created?Video has Closed CaptionsCCClip: S53 Ep15 | 2m 28s | Alice Dade learns from Rifat Varo about how the Turkish reed flute gets made. (2m 28s)Turkish Court Music and the KanunVideo has Closed CaptionsCCClip: S53 Ep15 | 2m 18s | Scott Yoo learns about the kanun and Turkish court music. (2m 18s)Providing Support for PBS.orgLearn Moreabout PBS online sponsorshipArts and MusicThe Best of the Joy of Painting with Bob RossA pop icon, Bob Ross offers soothing words of wisdom as he paints captivating landscapes.Arts and MusicUnearth the splendor of American culture crafts and the people behind the artistry.Support for PBS provided by:Major series funding for GREAT PERFORMANCES is provided by The Joseph & Robert Cornell Memorial Foundation, the Anna-Maria and Stephen Kellen Arts Fund, the LuEsther T. Mertz Charitable Trust, Sue...More