New York Pops Tickets Information
The New York Pops orchestra has been committed to playing popular American music for more than two decades. They are currently led by Steven Reineke, the renowned music director but it was originally the vision of Skitch Henderson, the NBC Music Director. His motivation behind this organization was to put the rich American musical heritage in the limelight with quality concerts and programs. The organization has been working in creating public awareness about this years old music legacy, while making it enjoyable to the greatest.
The New York Pops tours all around the globe taking their music to the farthest areas, including performances in Japan, Korea, Seoul, Osaka and Tokyo. They have done performances worth remembering, especially their five years of Fireworks Spectacular held on the 4 th of the July every year at Macy’s. These performances were featured on NBC and have been fondly cherished. Some of the other memorable performances by them were, "I Love New York" and "Harlem Week". Their act at Yankees Stadium has also been quite a hit. They have been involved in past media project radio shows broadcasted nationally. Their performances on PBS have also contributed to their reputation as the only popular music orchestra with this much pizzazz. They have an elaborate portfolio constituting of popular songs, soundtracks, theatrical scores and holiday numbers. They have come up with recordings of their best performances for their audiences. Their discography includes recordings of Live at Carnegie Hall- Debut Concert, With a Song in My Heart with Maureen McGovern featuring Richard Rodgers’ music, Christmas in the Country, Goes to The Movies, From Berlin to Bernstein and Magical Melodies from Great Musicals with Michael Maguire.
They had a Musical Fare which honored American pop featuring the songs of some of the greatest artists in the history. It included songs from the well known American Greatest Songbook. The artists they honored included Stephen Sondheim, Ron Roullier, Richard Rodgers, Irving Berlin, Cole Porter, Jerome Kern, George Gershwin, Duke Ellington, Aaron Copland, Bernstein and Harold Arlen. It is a seventy seven member orchestra specializing in Symphonic rock, Broadway and Jazz. Apart from the regulars they also have a large number of guest artists performing for them. Some of the most memorable guest performers at New York Pops concerts have been Fantasia, Jerry Lewis, Tony Bennett, Reba McEntire, Elaine Stritch, Barbara Cook, Idina Menzel, Marvin Hamlisch, Marilyn Horne, Liza Minnelli, Brian Stokes Mitchell, Michael Feinstein, Carol Channing, The King’s Singers, Kelli O’Hara, Doc Severinsen, George Shearing, Bebe Neuwirth and Anika Noni Rose.
The New York Pops have not just been performing and honoring amazing musical legacies but are also involved in creating a well taught talent pool. Their educational programs have served thousands of children since 1990. They provide free musical education and resources to the talented children. Some of their programs include, Create a Symphony, Salute to Music and Rhythm, Rhyme, and Rap, Kids in the Balcony and Musical Mentors. The New York Pops concerts support all these programs. To enjoy the best of American pop in your own city, you need to get your New York Pops tickets now.
