VIDEO PROGRAM NOTES: 2004/05 Season

Seasons of Migration: Music and Dance From Cambodia
Watch a preview of a "stunning new program" (The New York Times) of Cambodian music and dance created by Cambodian-born choreographer Sophiline Cheam Shapiro in collaboration with Cambodia's Royal University of Fine Arts. The one-night-only engagement is presented by Cal Performances Friday, April 29, 2005. (Length 1:00)

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The Kirov Orchestra of the Mariinsky Theatre: Video Program Notes
Richard Trauskin, Professor, Department of Music, UC Berkeley, offers insight into the Kirov Orchestra's all-Russian concert conducted by Valery Gergiev on April 9, 2005. (Length: 7:30)

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Emanuel Ax and Yefim Bronfman Duo Piano Recital: Video Program Notes
Emanuel Ax talks about his March 26, 2005 duo piano recital with Yefim Bronfman. The conversation, with Cal Performances director Robert Cole, was recorded in December 2004 when Mr. Ax appeared in recital with Yo-Yo Ma. (Length: 5:00)

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Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater
Watch a preview of Love Stories, Shining Star and Burlesque, all Bay Area premieres, and the Ailey masterpiece Revelations, all part of 2004/05 season's engagement at Cal Performances. (Length: 7:00)

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Takács Quartet: Video Program Notes
Listen to Joseph Kerman, Professor Emeritus, Department of Music, UC Berkeley, discuss Beethoven's String Quartet No. 2 in G major, Op. 18 and String Quartet No. 13 in B-flat major, Op. 130.

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KQED Spark segment on Robert Cole
When Spark, KQED's local arts television show, wanted to highlight influential arts leaders in the Bay Area, it came to Cal Performances to see how Director Robert Cole works his magic. During his 18 years in Berkeley, Cole has turned Cal Performances into one of the country's leading arts presenters. (Length: 11:00)

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AileyCamp!
AileyCamp, the nationally acclaimed youth program, conceived by Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater and administrated by Cal Performances, teaches dance and life lessons to Berkeley/Oakland middle school students. Follow three Ailey campers from beginning impressions through the grand finale performance. (Length: 7:00)

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Behind the Scenes at Cal Performances
The Bolshoi Ballet is opening at Zellerbach Hall in just a few hours. Watch what it takes to get great art on the stage while running a dynamic arts organization. (Length 7:00)

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Matthew Bourne's Nutcracker!: Video Program Notes
Watch a sneak preview of Nutcracker! while British director/choreographer Matthew Bourne talks about the production and how he works. (Length: 5:00)

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The Bolshoi Ballet: Video Program Notes
Watch the world famous ballet company spin and leap as Cal Performances Director Robert Cole discusses their engagements at Zellerbach Hall. (Length: 4:30)

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