Episode 5: Ballet

David Walliams takes a ride through the magical career of legendary film composer John Williams, from Star Wars to Harry Potter – with a little help from a ghost. Each episode is also accompanied by a playlist in Apple Music – you can find those here: https://itunes.apple.com/gb/ ...  Show more

From a helicopter quartet to a vegetable orchestra, prepare to have your idea of what an ‘instrument’ can be blown wide open. David Walliams explores some of the most fantastical, needlessly complex and sometimes tasty musical instruments that human beings have ever created. Each ...  Show more

Tchaikovsky's Swan Lake is based on a children's show he wrote for his nephews and nieces. Discover the story behind the famous ballet And what is the impact on those who hear it and dance to it? Featuring: Dr. Elena Denzhkina-Campbell Dr. Margaret Reynolds Tom Conlon John Warrac ...  Show more

Classical music and dancing have been dance floor partners for hundreds of years. Join host Liz Lyon as we explore different forms of dance and the classical music that pairs with them.Episode 95 playlistPeter Tchaikovsky: Waltz of the Flowers — This waltz may sound familiar. Tch ...  Show more

Learn about ballet in this very short introduction from Do You Know Podcast, a podcast from English Plus Podcast Network. Read the transcript and learn more on https://englishpluspodcast.com/do-you-know-ballet/ Become a patron on Patreon and unlock all exclusive premium content h ...  Show more

Do you like ballet? In this episode, Andrew and Suzanne talk about this unique style of dancing. They discuss its origins and characteristics, and explain some specific vocabulary along the way. Suzanne, a former professional dancer, shares her own story and what ballet means to ...  Show more