Arts on TV: Herbie Hancock, Gustavo Dudamel and the L.A. Phil
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“Antiques Roadshow†7 p.m., Thursday KOCE: Tampa, Fla. : A painting by James E. Buttersworth.
“Great Performances†9 p.m., Friday, KOCE; 11 p.m., Sunday KOCE; 8 p.m., Tuesday KVCR: ‘Herbie Hancock, Gustavo Dudamel and the LA Phil Celebrate Gershwin’: The L.A. Philharmonic’s opening night gala features an all-Gershwin repertoire with special guest Herbie Hancock. Gustavo Dudamel conducts.
“Tavis Smiley Reports†10 p.m., Friday KOCE: Dudamel: Conducting a Life: Los Angeles Philharmonic music director Gustavo Dudamel.
“Inside†7 p.m., Saturday KSCI: The Emperor’s Treasure: Taiwan’s National Palace Museum houses an art collection of more than 600,000 objects that gives a new perspective on China’s cultural history.
“The Artist Toolbox†8:30 p.m., Saturday KLCS: David Garrett: German violinist David Garrett.
“Great Performances†2 p.m., Sunday KVCR: ‘La Boheme -- The Movie’ : Russian soprano Anna Netrebko and Mexican tenor Rolando Villazon star as doomed lovers in Puccini’s 1896 opera “La Bohème.
“Movie: Frida†(2002) 2:30 p.m., Sunday KTLA: Salma Hayek, Alfred Molina. Mexican painter Frida Kahlo marries fellow artist Diego Rivera who shares her radical political views.
“Smart Travels: Pacific Rim With Rudy Maxa†5 a.m., Sunday KCET: Sydney : Sydney’s Opera house, Harbor Bridge and Circular Quay; aboriginal art.
“My Generation†10 p.m., Monday KLCS: Uncovering creativity; Tony Bennett; an artist works with glass, color and light.
“The Graham Norton Show†5 a.m., Monday BBC America: Andrew Lloyd Webber; Katie Melua : Composer Andrew Lloyd Webber; Minnie Driver; Ruth Jones; Katie Melua.
“Great Performances†9 p.m., Tuesday KVCR: ‘Celebracion! Gustavo Dudamel and the LA Phil With Juan Diego Flórez ‘: The 2010 opening night gala features overtures and arias in bel canto style, as well as Latin American song and orchestral dances; with tenor Juan Diego Flórez.
-- Compiled by Ed Stockly