Now Hear This

Yoo chases the story of the most recorded piece of music in the world -- Vivaldi's "Four Seasons"; he discovers a new Vivaldi work, his connection to Stradivarius, original manuscripts, and that Vivaldi himself was almost lost to history.

Yoo goes to Germany to learn Bach's solo violin works, and discovers a riddle that Bach left in his portrait; in trying to solve it, Yoo and his wife Alice Dade, a leading flutist, discover Bach's true character.

Scott travels to Spain and Morocco to discover Domenico Scarlatti; he incorporated the exotic sounds of Spain to create a new musical language that inspired generations of composers after him.

In Rome and central Italy, Scott takes in the art, architecture, fashion, food, wine, light and landscape that shaped Handel for the rest of his life.

Star violinist and conductor Scott Yoo explores the musical legacy of Haydn with special guest Geoff Nuttall.

Scott Yoo goes to today's musical capitals to meet tomorrow's most promising artists to play Schubert's masterpieces, and learn what it takes for a young classical artist to make it in the 21st century.