Robert Kapilow (born December 22, 1952) is an American composer, conductor, and music commentator.

He initially gained recognition for his classical music radio program, What Makes It Great?, which was under the umbrella of National Public Radio's Performance Today; "PT" is now a stablemate of classical programs produced by American Public Media.

[2] On the program he presented live full-length concert evenings and series throughout North America.

relocated to Merkin Hall at Kaufman Music Center, where Kapilow was a 2019-20 Artist-in-Residence.

He has also written an opera, Many Moons, based on the James Thurber story, with a libretto by Hilary Blecher.