"Dear Theodosia" from Hamilton - Ben Folds & Regina Spektor with the NSO | The Kennedy Center
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Regina Spektor and Ben Folds perform "Dear Theodosia" from the #HamiltonMixtape with the National Symphony Orchestra. #Hamilton was created by 2018 Kennedy Center Honorees Lin-Manuel Miranda, Thomas Kail, Alex Lacamoire , and Andy Blankenbuehler. This performance was part of the National Symphony Orchestra event "DECLASSIFIED: Ben Folds Presents Regina Spektor & Caleb Teicher." It was filmed live in the Kennedy Center Concert Hall on November 2, 2018. Ben Folds curates and hosts this unique “part concert, part party” event that defies the traditional classical music presentation by shining a spotlight on great live music performed by the NSO and special guests in a laid-back and relaxed setting. Subscribe to The Kennedy Center: http://bit.ly/2gNFrtb #benfolds #reginaspektor #kennedycenter #declassified
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