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| What: |
Founded in 1983 by Skitch Henderson, The
New York Pops is the largest independent symphonic pops
orchestra in the United States, and the only symphonic
orchestra in New York City specializing in popular American
music. The New York Pops is a not-for-profit corporation
supported solely through individual donations, institutional
grants and concert income. |
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| Mission: |
To broaden public awareness and enjoyment
of America's rich musical heritage through presentation
of concerts of the highest quality in traditional and
non-traditional settings. |
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| Musical Fare:
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Time-honored American favorites, including
works of Irving Berlin, Leonard Bernstein, Aaron Copland,
Duke Ellington, George Gershwin, Morton Gould, Cole Porter,
Richard Rodgers, and Kurt Weill, among many others. |
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| The Orchestra:
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Comprised of 77 of New York City's top musicians
from the worlds of symphonic music, Broadway and recording. |
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| Guest Artists: |
Performers include Betty Buckley, Fantasia,
Michael Feinstein, Marvin Hamlisch, Marilyn Horne, Jerry
Lewis, Reba McEntire, Liza Minnelli, Bebe Neuwirth, George
Shearing, Elaine Stritch and The Canadian Brass. |
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| Concerts & Tours: |
An annual subscription series presented by Carnegie
Hall, free Summermusic concerts throughout New York City.
Tours throughout the United States and the world, including
a bi-annual series of New Year’s concerts in Osaka
and Tokyo, Japan. |
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| Recordings: |
Newest release: Live at Carnegie
Hall: Debut Concert April 8, 1983. Previous recordings
include With a Song in My Heart with Maureen McGovern
featuring music of Richard Rodgers, Magical
Melodies from Great Musicals with Michael Maguire,
The New York Pops Christmas in the Country,
The New York Pops Goes to The Movies and From
Berlin to Bernstein.
Click Here for a full
list of recordings. |
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| Television: |
Skitch Henderson at 80: A Man and His
Music, PBS.
Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks Spectacular, NBC
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| Radio: |
The New York Pops Live at Carnegie Hall
nationwide radio series and annual Carnegie Hall holiday
concert broadcast. |
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| Education: |
More than 18,500 public school students have participated
in the orchestra’s free education programs since
1990. |
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| Website: |
www.newyorkpops.org |
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