TED Theme: Spectacular Performance
There's a lot of talk at TED -- but we humans have many other ways to communicate ideas, passion, community, energy. This collection of extraordinary dancers, actors, musicians, magicians and storytellers bring both sides of the brain to life, with a TED twist. Sit back, ...
There's a lot of talk at TED -- but we humans have many other ways to communicate ideas, passion, community, energy. This collection of extraordinary dancers, actors, musicians, magicians and storytellers bring both sides of the brain to life, with a TED twist. Sit back, and enjoy the show, from artists such as Stew, Pilobolus, Vusi Mahlasela, and Kenichi Ebina.
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Benjamin Zander: The transformative power of classical music
Benjamin Zander has two infectious passions: classical music, and helping ...
Benjamin Zander has two infectious passions: classical music, and helping us all realize our untapped love for it -- and by extension, our untapped love for all new possibilities, new experiences, new connections.
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Michael Moschen: Juggling as art ... and science
Michael Moschen puts on a quietly mesmerizing show of juggling. ...
Michael Moschen puts on a quietly mesmerizing show of juggling. Don't think juggling is an art? You might just change your mind after watching Moschen in motion.
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Tod Machover + Dan Ellsey: Inventing instruments that unlock new music
Tod Machover of MIT's Media Lab is devoted to extending ...
Tod Machover of MIT's Media Lab is devoted to extending musical expression to everyone, from virtuosos to amateurs, and in the most diverse forms, from opera to video games. He and composer Dan Ellsey shed light on what's next.
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Raspyni Brothers: Juggle and jest
Illustrious jugglers the Raspyni Brothers show off their uncanny balance, ...
Illustrious jugglers the Raspyni Brothers show off their uncanny balance, agility, coordination and willingness to sacrifice (others). Now, if you'll just stand completely still...
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Jill Sobule + Julia Sweeney: The Jill and Julia Show
Two TED favorites, Jill Sobule and Julia Sweeney, team up ...
Two TED favorites, Jill Sobule and Julia Sweeney, team up for a delightful set that mixes witty songwriting with a little bit of social commentary.
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Pamelia Kurstin: The untouchable music of the theremin
Virtuoso Pamelia Kurstin performs and discusses her theremin, the not-just-for-sci-fi ...
Virtuoso Pamelia Kurstin performs and discusses her theremin, the not-just-for-sci-fi electronic instrument that is played without being touched. Songs include "Autumn Leaves," "Lush Life" and David Mash’s "Listen, Words Are Gone."
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Raul Midon: "Tembererana"
Singer/guitarist Raúl Midón performs “All the Answers” in a world ...
Singer/guitarist Raúl Midón performs “All the Answers” in a world premiere at TED2007, followed by the sprightly "Tembererana."
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Arthur Benjamin: A performance of "Mathemagic"
In a lively show, mathemagician Arthur Benjamin races a team ...
In a lively show, mathemagician Arthur Benjamin races a team of calculators to figure out 3-digit squares, solves another massive mental equation and guesses a few birthdays. How does he do it? He’ll tell you.
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Kenichi Ebina: My magic moves
Kenichi Ebina moves his body in a manner that appears ...
Kenichi Ebina moves his body in a manner that appears to defy the limits imposed by the human skeleton. He combines breakdancing and hip-hop with mime using movements that are simultaneously precise and fluid.
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Vusi Mahlasela: "Woza"
After Vusi Mahlasela's 3-song set at TEDGlobal, the audience wouldn't ...
After Vusi Mahlasela's 3-song set at TEDGlobal, the audience wouldn't let him go. His encore, "Woza," showcases his brilliant guitar playing and multilingual lyrics.
