Boston Pops - 129th Season - Podcast

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.

"From the Top", the preeminent showcase for young musicians heard weekly on 99.5 FM All Classical, teams up with Keith Lockhart and the Boston Pops on Tuesday, June 8 at 8pm for a live broadcast taping, commemorating From the Top's ten years on the air. The NPR taping hosted by acclaimed pianist Christopher O'Riley will feature the amazing performances and captivating personal stories of extraordinary young classical musicians from across the country.

Composer and a bandleader Duke Ellington remains one of the most influential figures in jazz, if not 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 treasure trove of music that renews itself through every generation of fans and music-lovers.

A Library of Congress "Living Legend," 90-years-young pianist Dave Brubeck proves jazz is the fountain of youth, as he performs with his quartet to 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."

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 beginnings as a folk 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."

The legendary Ray Charles set the standard for greatness during a remarkable career that spanned more than five decades. This celebration features protege 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 and Fire, The Spinners, Natalie Cole, Michael McDonald, James Taylor, and Stevie Wonder.

Celebrate the American spirit with this powerful patriotic program honoring all those who have shaped our great nation. Hear the world 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. "America's Orchestra" and the Tanglewood Festival Chorus perform patriotic tunes and give an uplifting performance not to be missed!

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.

Join us for the opening gala of the 125th season as Keith Lockhart leads the orchestra honoring the artistic vision of the three most famous Boston Pops conductors – Arthur Fiedler, John Williams, and Keith Lockhart!

Broadway powerhouse and Tony Award winning actress Idina Menzel – who currently stars on the hit FOX television show "Glee!" – joins Keith Lockhart and the Boston Pops to perform a full set of repertoire ranging from musical theater favorites to classic pop, including new arrangements of her most famous shows, "Wicked" and "Rent", as well as songs from her recent album "I Stand".

Keith Lockhart and the Boston Pops announce details of the orchestra's 125th anniversary season, May 4-June 20, 2010, outlining programs that celebrate the orchestra's rich tradition of performing the great music of this country's past and present, for which the Boston Pops is so well known.

Here is another gift from the Boston Pops as we celebrate the holidays. This composition by Richard Sebring, Principal Horn of the Boston Pops, highlights the gifts of the natural beauty of the Sudbury River. Enjoy!

Please enjoy a podcast about the new holiday music release by the Boston Pops, titled "The 12 Days of Christmas". If you like what you see, please visit www.bosotnpops.org/12days, to purchase your copy today. Have a happy and safe holiday season.

The incomparable pianist and singer Michael Feinstein pays homage to the legendary Frank Sinatra. The evening's songs are drawn from "The Sinatra Project", his latest CD release. A four-time Grammy nominee, Feinstein is widely hailed as one of the most exciting interpreters of American popular song.

Tap your feet to the sounds of your favorite dance music. Relive the fun and memories evoked by the rhythms of Swing, the wild Rock and Roll of the '50s, or the dance craze that was ignited when Disco burst on the scene in the '70s. From Doo Wop to the pop music of the '80s, dance the night away at the Pops!