Declassified: Ben Folds Presents

Launched in 2015, the NSO’s Declassified series offers concerts that blend pop and classical material, with the goal of reaching a wider—and younger—audience. Does piano-pounding singer/songwriter Ben Folds have the right vision for the gig? Judge for yourself at his latest installment, which includes Pulitzer Prize–winning composer (and Kanye West collaborator) Caroline Shaw as well as pop singer Sara Bareilles.