Talk:Boston Pops Orchestra

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This article says Fiedler retired in 1980, but his article says he died in 1979. Anyone know the real dates to reconcile the articles? I'm pretty sure 1979 is the right date of death, but I don't know when he retired. J. Passepartout 14:47, 17 Dec 2004 (UTC)

Fiedler never retired, he died. He was going to celebrate his 50 anniversary with the orchestra in 1980. —The preceding unsigned comment was added by 200.76.252.167 (talk • contribs) .

[edit] Most famous piece?

The article says, "Of the many musical pieces produced over the years, the Pops' most [emph added] famous and popular work is Fiedler's production of Leroy Anderson's "Sleigh Ride."" The Pops' "Sleigh Ride" is very good, but it's seasonal. I'm not an expert on the Boston Pops but I think their 'most famous and popular work' is Sousa's "Stars and Stripes Forever". It's one of their signature pieces played at almost every concert, pop or classical, and is on many of their CDs. (Another, "1812 Overture", is seasonal: 4th of July Esplanade Concert.) —The preceding unsigned comment was added by 129.64.56.40 (talk • contribs) .

At this point, I'd agree with you. S&SF is definitely their "signature piece".

Atlant 15:59, 9 June 2006 (UTC)

I'd have to disagree with both of you, while I will concede that it may be seen as a seasonal piece, the 1812 Overture is the Boston Pops trademark piece. They were the first orchestra to play it at a Fourth of July concert and it regularly highlights many of their shows. Tonights Pops Goes the Fourth national broadcast on CBS even opened with the announcer saying "We present the Boston Pops, playing their trademark piece, the 1812 Overture". --Rob McDougall 03:15, 5 July 2006 (UTC)