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The Boston Pops are a beloved Boston institution. Every spring the orchestra floor seats at Symphony Hall are replaced by tiny tables and (almost!) impossibly small seats. It's a party atmosphere as concert- goers are served light refreshments  -Pops Punch is a hall favorite- while listening to "America's Orchestra".

The Boston Pops 123 rd season runs from May 7th- July 2nd. Boston Pops programming features light classical music, show and film tunes, and even rock music.  Pops is, after all, short for popular music!

Film Night with composer/conductor John Williams is a much -anticipated series and will include the premiere of the music from the upcoming movie, Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull.  Boston Pops conductor Keith Lockhart leads a season-long tribute to the music of Leonard Bernstein with selections from West Side Story and Wonderful Town. Lockhart also conducts EdgeFest which showcases innovative popular music in the best Pops tradition. This year, Natalie Merchant (of 10,000 Maniacs) and Amanda Palmer (of the Dresden Dolls) will each perform their own two-concert series backed by the Boston Pops Orchestra.  Clearly, these are not your parent's Pops!