For over 125 years the Boston Pops, as part of the Boston Symphony Orchestra, has been one of the most beloved orchestras in the country. It was established by the founders of the Symphony who wanted to present concerts of light classics and popular music in the warmer months. The modern-era Pops was made famous by Arthur Fiedler and has continued on through innovations by John Williams and now Keith Lockhart. Their concerts offer a broad range of musical styles from classical, jazz, pop, indie rock, big band and film to music from the great American songbook and Broadway. I always try to go when I am there during the season. If no concerts are available then check out the schedule for concerts of the Boston Symphony in Boston or during the summer at Tanglewood.
