Rob Kapilow (Photo: Peter Schaaf)
Additional What Makes it Great? performances are on:
In his acclaimed What Makes It Great? series, beloved educator and former NPR music commentator Rob Kapilow “gets audiences in tune with classical music at a deeper level than they ever thought possible” (Los Angeles Times). In a three-part format, Kapilow explores a great musical masterpiece with the audience. Next, the piece is performed in its entirety, followed by a Q&A with the audience and performers. As the Kansas City Star proclaimed, “Not since Leonard Bernstein has classical music had a combination salesman-teacher as irresistible as Kapilow.”
Featured Masterworks
Bernstein Songbook
Kapilow explores the great composer and conductor Leonard Bernstein’s contributions to musical theater, featuring songs from On the Town to West Side Story (with singers Sally Wilfert and Michael Winther).
NOTE: Smithsonian Associates currently has a limited capacity of seats to sell for this performance date. If it fills, please contact the Washington Performing Arts Box Office at (202) 785-9727 (M-F; 9:30am-5:00pm).
