Ramsey Harvard

My education: BM Peabody Institute, MM Boston University.

My favorite musical composition: It changes every day, but I still don’t think I have heard a piece of music more perfectly orchestrated than a Mahler Symphony.

My greatest musical experience: The times I have had the pleasure of working with Renee Fleming. Listening to her sing is like a masterclass in musicianship.

My most memorable/funny/unusual experience in the Kapel: The concert we played at the Haven festival with Bryce and Aaron Dessner from The National. It was so windy during the sound check that all my music blew off the stage and Aaron Dessner ran out to pick it up for me. Now I can always say that Aaron Dessner was my roadie!

When I’m not playing in the Kapel:  When I am not playing in the orchestra I like to cook, practice yoga, read fiction, and play with my dog Frances.