This program is sold outPlease email CustomerService@SmithsonianAssociates.org to get on the Wait List. Additional tickets may become available or additional sessions may be added. Rob Kapilow’s What Makes It Great? Presented in Partnership with Washington Performing ArtsEvening Performance Evening Performance Sunday, March 29, 2015 - 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. ET Code: 1P0422 Location: National Museum of Natural HistoryBaird Auditorium10th St & Constitution Ave, NWMetro: Federal Triangle or Smithsonian Select your Tickets $20 Non-Member Resize text Additional What Makes it Great? performances are also available on: Sun., Oct. 26, 6 p.m. Sun., Dec. 14, 6 p.m. Sun., Apr. 26, 6 p.m. Why does a piece of music sometimes flow past your brain, suffuse your soul, and remain in your memory? Answer: It’s great. If you require more explanation than that, Rob Kapilow, well-known commentator, conductor, and composer, has a knack for unraveling and exploring the elements that combine to render a musical composition a masterpiece. Kapilow brings his insights to enduring works by an intriguing range of composers. 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 Repertoire: Mozart: Symphony No. 40 in G Minor, KV550; with Peabody Chamber Orchestra No series tickets available For more information about Washington Performing Arts events, visit washingtonperformingarts.org or call (202) 785-9727.