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Rob Kapilow’s What Makes It Great?

Presented in Partnership with Washington Performing Arts

Evening Performance

Evening Performance

Sunday, October 30, 2016 - 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. ET
Code: 1P0516
Location:
National Museum of Natural History
Baird Auditorium
10th St & Constitution Ave, NW
Metro: Federal Triangle
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$25
Gen. Admission
Rob Kapilow (Photo: Peter Schaaf)

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In his acclaimed What Makes It Great? series, beloved educator, composer, and former NPR music commentator Rob Kapilow unravels and explores the elements that combine to render a musical composition a masterpiece.

In the upcoming season, Kapilow brings his insights to enduring musical works. Each session follows a three-part format. Kapilow first offers an in-depth discussion of the featured work. Next, the piece is performed in its entirety. A question-and-answer session with the audience and performers rounds out the program.

Featured Masterwork(s)

The Songs of Harold Arlen

Kapilow explores “Get Happy,” “Stormy Weather,” “Over the Rainbow,” and more. Featuring singers Michael Winther and Nikki Renee Daniels.

 

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