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CELEBRATE 125 YEARS OF THEBOSTON POPS!Dear Friends,

In 1885, the founding father of the Boston Symphony

Orchestra, Henry Lee Higginson, had a rather radical idea:

that there was room on the docket of this august institution

for concerts of a different sort—concerts played at a high

artistic level but with the emphasis on accessibility and

entertainment. Out of this revolutionary notion was born

a uniquely American institution—the Boston Pops. Here

we are now—125 seasons, twenty conductors, hundreds

of recordings, tours, and television shows, thousands of

concerts, and untold millions of audience members later.

To celebrate this landmark anniversary season, we continue

Arthur Fiedler’s legacy of presenting the timeless music

of yesteryear with the timely music of today. Hear special

tributes to legendary artists Duke Ellington, Cole Porter, Ray

Charles, Richard Rodgers, and Oscar Hammerstein; experi-

ence musical icons Dave Brubeck and Doc Severinsen; relive

the 1960s with Maureen McGovern and Arlo Guthrie; see the

debuts of young artists Josh Ritter and Ozomatli. Beloved

annual shows return, including Gospel Night with Charles

Floyd and Hooray for Hollywood with Boston Pops Laureate

Conductor John Williams. Our Stars and Stripes concerts fea-

ture the premiere of “The Dream Lives On: A Portrait of the

Kennedy Brothers” by Peter Boyer (Ellis Island) and Lynn

Ahrens (Ragtime), honoring the legacy of Massachusetts

native sons John, Robert, and Edward Kennedy.

We are “America’s Orchestra,” but we are also Boston’s—as

much a part of the city as the Red Sox, the Swan Boats, and

the Boston Marathon. Reserve your tickets soon to share in

the celebration and tradition of the Boston Pops.

Best Regards,

Celebrate 125 Years!

125thAnniversaryCelebrationTUES MAY 4* 8PM

FRI MAY 7 8PM

SAT JUNE 19 8PM

Join us in a tribute to

“America’s Orchestra”

as we salute the legacies

of Arthur Fiedler, John

Williams, and Keith

Lockhart. Programs include

Gershwin’s “Rhapsody in

Blue” and the film music

of John Williams. Opening

Night (May 4) features Doc

Severinsen, one of the few

artists to have performed

with all three Pops

Maestros, and a compli-

mentary glass of cham-

pagne for patrons. May

7 features the debut of the

Grammy Award–winning

band Ozomatli, official U.S.

Cultural Ambassadors,

performing music with

an urban Latin flavor.

Keith Lockhart, conductor

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Josh RitterWED MAY 5 8PM

THUR MAY 6 8PM

Idaho-born singer-songwriter

Josh Ritter made a rousing,

sold-out debut at Symphony

Hall with members of the

Boston Pops in June 2008,

featuring music from his

extensive catalog and a

special guest appearance

by United States Poet

Laureate Robert Pinsky.

Influenced by Bob Dylan,

Bruce Springsteen, and

Leonard Cohen, Josh Ritter

is a master of lyrical and

melodic imagery. His return

engagement will include

new material from his soon-

to-be-released studio album,

as well as works by the

orchestra from the greatest

American composers such

as Copland, Barber, and

Bernstein.

Keith Lockhart, conductor

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Hooray ForHollywoodTUES MAY 11 8PM

WED MAY 12 8PM

THUR MAY 13 8PM

FRI MAY 14 8PM

John Williams, the brilliant

composer and conductor

behind films including Jaws,

Star Wars, Indiana Jones,

and the Harry Potter series,

brings you a night of some

of the most memorable

movie music of all time.

Experience the magic of

the silver screen, evoked

by the drama and emotion

of orchestral melodies.

John Williams, conductor

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Stars and StripesFRI MAY 21* 8PM

SAT MAY 22 8PM

Celebrate the American spirit

with this powerful patriotic

program honoring all those

who have shaped our great

nation. Hear the world pre-

miere of “The Dream Lives

On: A Portrait of the Kennedy

Brothers” by Peter Boyer

(Ellis Island) and Lynn Ahrens

(Ragtime), honoring the

legacy of Massachusetts

native sons John, Robert,

and Edward Kennedy.

“America’s Orchestra” and

the Tanglewood Festival

Chorus perform patriotic

tunes and give an uplifting

performance not to be

missed!

Keith Lockhart, conductor

*Arthur Fiedler Memorial

Concert

An Evening with MaureenMcGovernTUES MAY 25 8PM

WED MAY 26 8PM

Maureen McGovern, one of

America’s most popular

vocalists, performs a concert

that features songs from her

newest album, A Long and

Winding Road, which finds

her reconnecting with the

songs that inspired her begin-

nings as a singer in the late

’60s. The album features an

eclectic mix of tunes from

such groundbreaking singer-

songwriters as Joni Mitchell,

Paul Simon, Carole King, and

Paul McCartney. Songs

include “The Times They Are

a-Changin’,” “The 59th Street

Bridge Song,” “Fire and Rain,”

and “Let It Be.”

Keith Lockhart, conductor

Ray CharlesTributeSAT MAY 29 8PM

The legendary Ray Charles

set the standard for greatness

during a remarkable career

that spanned more than five

decades. This celebration

features his protégé Ellis

Hall singing hits including

“Georgia on My Mind,”

“Hit the Road Jack,” and

“Unchain My Heart.” Ellis

Hall is a multi-instrument

virtuoso who has performed

and recorded with many

musical giants including

Patti LaBelle, John Mayer,

John Legend, Herbie

Hancock, The Temptations,

Earth Wind & Fire, The

Spinners, Natalie Cole,

Michael McDonald, James

Taylor, and Stevie Wonder.

Robert Bernhardt, conductor

An Evening withDave BrubeckTUES JUNE 1 8PM

WED JUNE 2 8PM

A Library of Congress “Living

Legend,” 90-years-young

pianist Dave Brubeck proves

jazz is the fountain of youth,

as he and his quartet perform

orchestral arrangements of

“In Your Own Sweet Way,”

“A Salute to The Count – The

Basie Band Is Back in Town,”

“Unsquare Dance,” and “The

Duke.” The program also

features the fiftieth anniver-

sary of the chart-topping

“Take Five,” performed by

The Dave Brubeck Quartet

on their 1959 album Time

Out, which remains one of

the best known jazz stan-

dards ever.

Keith Lockhart, conductor

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A Tribute to DukeEllingtonFRI JUN 4 8PM

SAT JUN 5 8PM

Duke Ellington remains one

of the most influential figures

in American music. Join the

Pops with jazz and blues

vocalist Dee Daniels to pay

homage to a musician who

filled the world with a treas-

ure trove of music that

renews itself through every

generation of fans and music-

lovers. Duke Ellington wrote

over 3,000 songs during his

lifetime, but is best known

for “It Don’t Mean a Thing

if It Ain't Got That Swing,”

“Sophisticated Lady,”

“Mood Indigo,” “Solitude,”

and “Satin Doll.”

Jeff Tyzik, conductor

“From the Top” at PopsTUES JUN 8 8PM

For the past decade, “From

the Top” has been the preem-

inent showcase for America’s

best young musicians. Be a

part of the 10th anniversary

celebration as an all-star cast

of “From the Top” kids from

across the country and right

here in Boston joins Keith

Lockhart and the Boston

Pops for a live taping of this

successful NPR radio pro-

gram. Renowned pianist and

host Christopher O’Riley

shares a special rapport with

the musicians, which adds to

the magic of the evening.

Keith Lockhart, conductor

Christopher O’Riley, host

An Evening ofCole PorterWED JUNE 9 8PM

THUR JUNE 10 8PM

FRI JUNE 11 8PM

Spend an intimate evening

with composer/songwriter

Cole Porter, one of the best-

known contributors to the

Great American Songbook.

Stars from the Broadway

stage and Fellows from the

Tanglewood Music Center

bring to life a selection of his

many hits including “I’ve Got

You Under My Skin,” “In the

Still of the Night,” “Love for

Sale,” “Night and Day,” “Don’t

Fence Me In,” and selections

from the Tony award-winning

musical comedy Kiss Me,

Kate.

Keith Lockhart, conductor

Gospel NightSAT JUNE 12 8PM

Enjoy the rousing sounds of

Gospel music with conductor

Charles Floyd, special guests,

and the Boston Pops Gospel

Choir, who bring hip and

rocking performances of the

most famous traditional and

contemporary Gospel music

in America to Symphony Hall.

The passion, the delight, and

the celebration that are at the

heart of all Gospel music will

leave you walking on air after

experiencing one of the sea-

son’s most popular nights.

Charles Floyd, conductor

Programs and artists subject

to change.

Rodgers &Hammerstein at the MoviesTUES JUNE 15 8PM

WED JUNE 16 8PM

See stunning re-mastered

clips from the great movie

musicals of Rodgers &

Hammerstein together with

the original vocals and a live

orchestra soundtrack. Prime-

time anchor of Turner Classic

Movies television network

Robert Osborne hosts the

evening of classic films such

as Oklahoma! and Carousel

starring Gordon MacRae and

Shirley Jones, South Pacific

starring Mitzi Gaynor and

Rossano Brazzi, The King

and I starring Deborah Kerr

and Yul Brynner, and The

Sound of Music starring

Julie Andrews and

Christopher Plummer.

Emil DeCou, conductor

Robert Osborne, host

The World of Arlo GuthrieTHUR JUNE 17 8PM

FRI JUNE 18 8PM

Folk music icon and leg-

endary artist Arlo Guthrie

shares timeless stories and

unforgettable classic songs

as he carries on the Guthrie

Family legacy. With his singu-

lar voice, as both a singer-

songwriter and social

commentator, he has main-

tained a dedicated fan base

that spans the globe. The

evening will also feature the

Boston Pops debut of the

ground-breaking string trio

Time for Three, performing

a new work by Chris Brubeck.

Join us for an inspirational

evening of stories and songs.

Keith Lockhart, conductor

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Ticket PricesOrchestra $89, $68, $40 • First Balcony $53, $47 • Second Balcony $27, $20* Opening Night at Pops

Orchestra $119, $98, $70 • First Balcony $83, $77 • Second Balcony $47, $40

** Special Prices (Josh Ritter, Hooray for Hollywood)

Orchestra $99, $78, $50 • First Balcony $63, $57 • Second Balcony $37, $30

◆ Tickets for the Presidents at Pops gala are now available for purchase through

Alexandria Sieja by calling 617-638-9393. Gala tickets start at $500.

Performance-only tickets go on sale April 19 at 888-266-1200 or bostonpops.org.

★ For more information about these dates, please call 800-933-4255.

Fidelity FutureStage musicians performing at this concert.

Disability Services

For disability services, tickets, or information, call our Access Services Administrator at

617-638-9431, TDD/TTY 617-638-9289 or email access@bso.org.

For Groups of 25 or more and Event Planning, call 617-638-9345 or 800-933-4255.

Father’s DayFamily ConcertSUN JUNE 20 3PM

Bring the entire family to

Symphony Hall for a Father’s

Day celebration everyone will

love. This special interactive

program journeys into the

animal kingdom, featuring

two of the most beloved clas-

sic works written for children:

the timeless tale Peter and

the Wolf and the whimsical

suite Carnival of the Animals.

In a dynamic collaboration

with the Underground Railway

Theater of Cambridge, young

members of the audience

participate in the perform-

ance using movement and

puppetry. The program also

features the enduring film

music of John Williams and

the Boston Pops debut of

Haitian-American artist Daniel

Bernard Roumain.

Keith Lockhart, conductor

Host a Party!Let our Special Events staff assist you in planning your next

cocktail party, fundraiser, or elegant dinner. Whether before

or after your Pops concert, savor some time with your friends,

colleagues, and special guests in the distinguished setting of

Symphony Hall.

New this Year!A new in-house catering company will begin at Symphony

Hall during the Spring Pops Season, bringing exciting new

snack and dinner options to the Pops menu and for your group

or special event. Please call the Event Services Department at

617-638-9240 for additional information.

The Pops is proud to announce the return of Fidelity

FutureStage at the Pops Competition, giving Boston area

high school vocalists and musicians the chance to perform

onstage with the Pops on May 26. For more information,

visit www.bostonpops.org/futurestage.

To Purchase Tickets: bostonpops.org617-266-1200 •888-266-1200

There is a $5.50 handling fee for each ticket ordered by phone or online.

Tickets on sale starting February 22; 8am online and 10am by phone and in person.

Symphony Hall Box Office301 Massachusetts AvenueBoston, MA 02115

PHOTOGRAPHY: MICHAEL J. LUTCH, STU ROSNER

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