EnhanceTV Peforming Arts Highlights RSS Feed http://www.enhancetv.com.au/tvhighlights/?category=59 Sun, 14 Mar 2010 00:58:39 1000 FeedCreator 1.7.2 http://www.enhancetv.com.au/tvguide/displaytv.php?RecordId=12669169 The Paris Opera Ballet stages a tribute to legendary Russian-born ballet superstar Rudolph Nureyev. Nureyev hit the world headlines when he defected from the Soviet Kirov Ballet at the Paris Airport in 1961. Nureyev became a star on and off stage, associating with the likes of Jackie Onassis, Mick Jagger and Andy Warhol. http://www.enhancetv.com.au/tvguide/displaytv.php?RecordId=12660682 This program starts with body percussion which is an important tool for understanding music and for pre-instrumental skill development. A piece of repertoire provides the context in which to explore the skills of body percussion. The body percussion repertoire is then transferred to “found instruments” i.e. rubbish bins, lids, and sticks, and a composition is developed. http://www.enhancetv.com.au/tvguide/displaytv.php?RecordId=143809 Ted Egan's career has ranged from working with remote Aboriginal communities to songwriter, historian, entertainer and the Northern Territory's Administrator. Born in 1932, Ted planned to travel to Brazil after high school but he never got further than Darwin. There he worked mainly in remote areas for the Department of Aboriginal Affairs as a patrol officer, reserve superintendent, teacher and district officer. (STUDY GUIDE AVAILABLE) http://www.enhancetv.com.au/tvguide/displaytv.php?RecordId=144987 Explore Europe's most spectacular cities and landscapes while luxuriating in the great classical music composed within their precincts. Presented by renowned actor, writer and classical music specialist Simon Callow. http://www.enhancetv.com.au/tvguide/displaytv.php?RecordId=145529 An exciting music talk series hosted by Elvis Costello. This episode features Rufus Wainwright.