Music | October 2026
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The Art of Music
In interviews with a chosen musical partner, friend or career mentor, musicians who have made an impact on popular culture provide a rare glimpse into the creative process behind songwriting, instrument choice, professional influences and more, often with a performance by the artist as part of a collaboration with the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Department of Musical Instruments.
The Art of Music #101
Sheryl Crow and Jason Isbell
Saturday, 10/3/2026 @ 11:30 PM
The nine-time Grammy Award winner and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee reflects on her career and songwriting inspiration in the American Wing of the Metropolitan Museum of Art as she prepares to tour for her 11th full length studio album, Evolution. Crow's friend and collaborator ("Everything is Broken") accompanies her on guitar on "Every Day is a Winding Road," "My Favorite Mistake," "If It Makes You Happy," and more.
The Art of Music #102
Peter Frampton and Warren Haynes
Saturday, 10/10/2026 @ 11:30 PM
The Grammy winner and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee reflects on a 60-year career, talking with Allman Brothers guitarist Warren Haynes at the Metropolitan Museum of Art about his start with the Herd and Humble Pie, the success of Frampton Comes Alive! and more. Frampton performs "Baby, I Love Your Way," "Lines on My Face" and "Do You Feel Like We Do" from the eight- times platinum album.
The Art of Music #103
Susan Tedeschi and Derek Trucks with David Fricke
Saturday, 10/17/2026 @ 11:30 PM
In the Metropolitan Museum of Art's Petrie Sculpture Court, the Tedeschi Trucks Band leaders perform and reveal their musical inspirations to journalist David Fricke including personal connections to Derek and the Dominos' "Bell Bottom Blues;" Sippie Wallace's "Women Be Wise" on Mississippi John Hurt's Gibson from the Met's collection; and "Who Am I" and "What in the World" from their Future Soul.
The Caverns Sessions
Season 5
THE CAVERNS SESSIONS is taped deep within The Caverns, an underground amphitheater in the Tennessee's mountains. This 16-time EMMY winning "musical adventure" proudly features established and emerging artists across a broad spectrum of genres. Season five includes music from Jeff Tweedy, Christone “Kingfish” Ingram and The Kyle Tuttle Band.
The Caverns Sessions #501
Jeff Tweedy
Saturday, 10/24/2026 @ 11:30 PM
Illinois-born Jeff Tweedy is an immense musical influence, honored in 2025 with the Americana’s Lifetime Achievement Award for decades-long contributions transcending genres and inspiring generations of musicians. Beginning his career with Alt-Country faves Uncle Tupelo, Tweedy next led Wilco, a GRAMMY Awards Best Alternative Band.
The Caverns Sessions #502
Christoph "Kingfish' Ingram
Saturday, 10/31/2026 @ 11:30 PM
A native son of Clarksdale, Mississippi, GRAMMY Award-winning Christone “Kingfish” Ingram stands at the crossroads of legacy and innovation, channeling the spirit of the Delta while fearlessly reshaping its future. Kingfish’s music breathes through the past, but he’s expanded the form, blending Funk, Soul, Hip-hop, Pop, and Jazz in a Blues fusion bridge of generations and genres.
Single Episode Programs
Four Seasons for the Five Senses
Sunday, 10/4/2026 @ 6:00 PM
Music is more than just sound; it's a multi-sensory journey. FOUR SEASONS FOR THE FIVE SENSES is an innovative and electrifying reimagining of "Four Seasons," the masterpiece by Italian composer and godfather of Baroque music, Antonio Vivaldi. Coupled with captivating visuals and interactive elements, this immersive performance is unlike anything an orchestra has ever presented, promising viewers an unforgettable sensory adventure. Vivid projections and richly textured orchestration capture the beauty, drama and renewal of nature's changing seasons, while inviting audiences to see, hear and feel Vivaldi's masterpiece like never before.
Beethoven's 9th - Ode to Joy
Sunday, 10/11/2026 @ 5:30 PM
2024 marked the 200th anniversary of the premiere of the world's most popular symphony, "Beethoven's 9th," which culminates in the beloved "Ode to Joy." In the 90-minute performance documentary BEETHOVEN'S 9th - ODE TO JOY, internationally renowned Maestro Gerard Schwarz leads a thrilling ensemble of more than 200 youthful performers from the University of Miami's acclaimed Frost School of Music. The concert performance is prefaced with an engaging discussion about Beethoven's life, his struggle with deafness, and the ultimate triumph of his greatest symphony. Maestro Schwarz also leads the viewer through what to listen for in each of the four movements of the symphony.
Made for Each Other: A Musical Journey Through Grief
Friday, 10/16/2026 @ 8:30 PM
This original film weaves together soul-stirring performances, honest conversations with licensed therapists, and stories from artists who have walked through loss and found their way toward hope.
Beethoven's Missa Solemnis in the Texas Panhandle
Sunday, 10/18/2026 @ 5:30 PM
"Missa Solemnis," Beethoven's masterpiece, is not often performed in small communities. Art organizations in the Texas Panhandle came together to perform this complex work.
The Everglades: A Symphony of Life
Sunday, 10/25/2026 @ 6:00 PM
The Everglades is unlike any other place on Earth - a vast, shimmering river of grass, alive with mystery, beauty and resilience. THE EVERGLADES: A SYMPHONY OF LIFE reimagines the story of this fragile ecosystem, brought to life through music, imagery and the voices of those who live and work there. With sweeping cinematography and stirring music performed by New World Symphony, this hour-long documentary is an orchestral meditation on the balance of nature, humanity's impact and the shared hope for renewal. THE EVERGLADES: A SYMPHONY OF LIFE reminds viewers that our natural spaces are worth fighting for, not only for wildlife but for humans, who are part of the same system.