Lucy Moses School Student Ensemble, Rob Kapilow, conductor; Harlem Quartet. Program Handel (1685–1759) Overture to Messiah Tchaikovsky (1840–1893) Serenade for Strings Elegie Ernest Bloch (1880-1959) Concerto Grosso No. 1 Prelude Debussy (1862-1918) Cakewalk About the Performers Harlem Quartet advances diversity in classical music while engaging new audiences with varied repertoire that includes works by minority composers. The band has performed at The White House for President Obama and First Lady, Michelle Obama. Lucy Moses School Student Ensemble has performed with such distinguished artists as Itzhak Perlman, Ida Kavafian, and Paquito D’Rivera. Composer, conductor, and music commentator Robert Kapilow has conducted stage works including performances of a Lukas Foss opera, performances with the American Repertory Theatre, and over 300 performances of the Tony Award-winning musical Nine on Broadway. He has written pieces for the Kansas City Symphony, the National Symphony Orchestra and more.
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