We are now going to hear a piece, the final for romeo and juliet. Thank you so much. s. Should okay mexico [applause] [applause] good evening, good evening. Lets give the members of the National Washington opera another round of applause. [applause] my name is jon samuels i had the distinct privilege of introducing the director of this smithsonian natural portrait gallery. The first woman to serve as a director of this missoni at National Portrait gallery has been exploring new ways to place personal experience and creativity at the center of learning and awareness. Ladies and gentlemen i present to some been introduced to others the director of the smithsonian National Portrait gallery. [applause] good evening. I want to welcome you to the smithsonian at the National Portrait gallery. When congress founded the museum it was with the understanding that we would select comic display tell the stories of individuals who have made a major contribution to the u. S. History and culture. As w