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Jean Cocteau was a poet, novelist, painter, and filmmaker who was acquainted with many of the most famous artists and writers of the twentieth century. His full artistic life is profiled here with...

Tennessee Williams (1911-1983) was regarded as one of the foremost dramatists of the 20th century. The emotionally-charged a Streetcar Named Desire (1947) has been called the best play ever written...

A fascinating documentary that presents the story of the writer's life and examines the social and political events that influenced his works. William Faulkner (1897-1962) was one of the greatest...

In 1575, a foreigner came to live within the walls of Toledo, the spiritual center of Spain. He came from Greece, from the island of Crete: His name was Kyriakos Theotocopoulos. The people of Toledo...

One of the masterpieces of twentieth-century dance, Kurt Jooss' ballet expresses the futile, relentless tragedy of war. The flashing white gloves of the diplomats around the green table and Death's...

Off the Record is an exciting documentary that goes behind-the-scenes and follows the cast around while they are making the recording for Tony Award winning production Guys and Dolls. This recording...

The Australian Broadcasting Corporation proudly presents the first Australian film recording of Messiah. Made especially for television, DVD and CD, this brilliant recording took place at the...

The Hans van Manen Festival was staged by the Dutch National Ballet to celebrate the work of choreographer Hans van Manen for his 75th birthday. International guest artists from companies such as the...

Frank Corsaro's Zurich Opera production of Ha?nsel und Gretel is a brilliant evocation of the wonderment of childhood, brought to life in a delightful, old-fashioned storybook style by Maurice Sendak.

Featuring commentary from historians and performers, this program traces the roots of the music of the, it's social impact on society and it's eventual acceptance in mainstream culture.

Used in films like Brief Encounter and Shine; on TV in the South Bank Show and Panorama; on radio in Semprini Serenade; and including some of the most famous melodies of the 20th century,...

Historic performances and rare film footage of the incomparable violinist Jascha Heifetz and Gregor Piatigorsky, one of the greatest cellists of all time.