Rob Kapilow – Press

” … he is a winning combination of Leonard Bernstein and Bill Nye the Science Guy, an infectiously enthusiastic explainer of the inner mechanical workings of music, that most abstract of all arts.”

“Part teacher, humorist, and historian, Rob Kapilow proved once again that this engaging series is as fascinating as ever… …After 22 years, Rob Kapilow continues to captivate audiences with his vast musical knowledge, sense of humor, and his careful analysis of what makes music such a rich, fulfilling experience.”

“It was apparent to me on my first encounter with Kapilow that he has successfully drawn together a variety of skills for a useful purpose. He makes his audience listen better.”

“Kapilow speaks quickly and passionately, generating involvement by sheer enthusiasm. He is skilled at involving the audience, asking us questions, having us sing motives or clap rhythms to show how they’re built up and mutated. He tried to keep from getting too complex and would often stop himself and explain differently. He kept going with the serene confidence that comes from sure knowledge and, more importantly, deep understanding of his topic.”

“His fascinating discussion series ‘What Makes It Great?’ has turned the classically clueless across the country into avid enthusiasts; the baby-faced boy wonder has the rare ability to coax an untrained ear to appreciate the complexities of a Mozart aria or the messages in a Schubert quintet in the course of a couple of hours.”