Alex Weiser

Composer, Curator, Director of Public Programs of The YIVO Institute for Jewish Research

"As a composer, concert curator, and music educator I commend Ilona Oltuski’s GetClassical In School initiative. An intimate encounter with music can be a singular and revelatory experience which should be available to all children, regardless of socio-economic backgrounds. By the same token, the chance to play for curious children can offer meaningful experiences for musicians that expand their sense of purpose with which they make music and curate concerts. There is simply no substitute for the inspiration for all parties that can stem from these kind of interactions."