Performances

Get inspired by NYC 5th graders from high poverty districts as they are taught  foxtrot, tango, rumba, meregue for a competition and grow into poised and motivated young people.  

Russia's famed troupe is trained in classical ballet, folk dancing and acrobatics.

When Jewish and Palestinian grade schoolers meet in a ballroom dance class in Jaffa, Israel, sparks fly. Pierre Dulaine is challenged to teach not just dance but the arts of communication and teamwork.

250 kids from 25 nations come together to rehearse and dance Stravinsky’s The Rite of Spring in a concert with the Berlin Philharmonic.

Witness both epic ballets recreated by The Marinsky Balllet.

Music has the power to overcome fear, prejudice, animosity and build understanding through a common artful purpose. Upper elementary children in NYC and Jaffa learn to dance TOGETHER, and enjoy it and each other.

The Dorseys, Glenn Miller, Benny Goodman—stories of these kings of swing.

This spicy gumbo serves up the musical legends and legacy of this most musical of cities

This documentary traces the history of Swing from the 1920's to its current revival. 

This program defines everything that is fresh and exciting about this collaboration.

Hear the lush, velvety voice of Grace Bumbry singing arias from French and Italian operas.

Features 18 of the all-time best performances of this Irish Dance phenomenon plus a documentary of the first 10 years of Riverdance.

Two exquite films by Christopher Nupen about Schubert.

Opera in One Act by Gian Carlo Menotti.  Sung in English, tailored for children, about 45 min.—a perfect intro to opera.

Hear the incredible artistry of this Grammy Award-winning singer interacting with the audience and improvising original works and "inventions" on the music of Gershwin, Charlie Parker and others.

A Conducted Tour by Sir Simon Rattle & the Birmingham Symphony Orchestra. If you are intimidated by modern music, this phenomenal series will bring down the wall and expose you to the richness, variety and yes, moments of profound beauty, in the music.

Hear a live performance from Dublin and 30-minute interview.

Vienna Boy's Choir has survived for over 500 years. Visit the boys at school, watch them rehearse, record, sing in chapel, perform an opera, travel, play sports.