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People of Note - Nacho Duato

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On People of Note this week concentrates on ballet and the forthcoming production by Cape Ballet Africa called Breathwords. One of the chorographers for this varied production is the Master Spaniard Nacho Duato who enjoys an international career. His work in Breathwords is called Ramanso which features 3 male dances and with Gerard Joubert as the pianist. Rodney Trudgeon spoke to Nacho about his distinguished career and about Romanso.

People of Note with Nacho Duato. Sunday at 6pm and again on Thursday at midday. Brought to you by PtP
27 Mar English South Africa TV & Film

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