Evening at Pops

Season 4

Evening at Pops was an American concert television series produced by WGBH-TV. It was one of the longest-running programs on PBS. The program was a public television version of a variety show, performed by the Boston Pops Orchestra. It was taped at Symphony Hall in Boston, Massachusetts.

Where to Watch Evening at Pops • Season 4

12 Episodes

  • An Evening of Cole Porter
    E1
    An Evening of Cole PorterSInger-pianist Bobby Short heads the guest list in this all Cole Porter show which features soprano Karen Armstrong and baritone Richard Fredricks.
  • Ilana Vered
    E2
    Ilana VeredIsraeli pianist Ilana Vered performs Rachmaninoff's melodic "Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini" and "Minuet" by Ignace Paderewski as guest of Arthur Fiedler and the Boston Pops.
  • The New Seekers
    E3
    The New SeekersPop and rock share the limelight as the New Seekers perform favorites such as "Day By Day" and "l'd Like to Teach the World to Sing."
  • Ella Fitzgerald
    E4
    Ella FitzgeraldElla Fitzgerald joins Arthur Fiedler and the Boston Pops for a concert of American favorites mixing swing, ballads and her trademark scat. Some of her tunes are backed by The Tommy Flanagan Trio.
  • Carmen de Lavallade
    E5
    Carmen de LavalladeFrom the idyllic to the sublime Carmen de Lavallade dances the story of Creation (from Gustav Holst's "The Planets") and interprets Alberto Ginastera's "Concerto for Harp."
  • Boots Randolph
    E6
    Boots RandolphThe versatile sound of saxophonist Boots Randolph spans the jazz tempo of "Shadow of Your Smile," the rocking rhythm of "Proud Mary" and the country-western beat of Paul Cardall!s "Mountain Minuet."
  • Robert Merrill and Richard Tucker
    E7
    Robert Merrill and Richard TuckerTwo longtime stars of the MetropolitanOpera, Robert Merrill and Richard Tucker, join Arthur Fiedler and the Boston Pops to perform opera selections and songs from Fiddler on the Roof.
  • The Boston Ballet
    E8
    The Boston BalletDancing 'Round the World," the Boston Ballet demonstrates the cancan, samba, tarantella and square dance. Adding a classical touch: the group does the suite from Handel's "Water Music."
  • Virgil Fox
    E9
    Virgil FoxAudiences dancing to Bach? It happens when organist Virgil Fox displays his "astounding technique and imagination" in a lively interpretation of Bach's "Fugue a la Gigue."
  • Anna Moffo
    E10
    Anna MoffoMetropolitan Opera star Anna Moffo is the guest of the Boston Pops Orchestra, under the direction of Arthur Fiedler, and she performs "Un bel di ve-dremo," from Puccini's "Madam Butterfly."
  • Christopher Parkening
    E11
    Christopher Parkening"One of the most brilliant guitarists in the world." said Andres Segovia of Christopher Parkening. This young musician proves himself a worthy pupil of the great master in performing Albeniz' "Leyenda."
  • Eubie Blake
    E12
    Eubie BlakeCelebrating "Old Timers Night," 90-year-old ragtime pianist Eubie Blake joins 78-year-old Arthur Fiedler in a nostalgic medley. Blake's selections include "Charleston Rag" and "Memories of You." Enhancing the hour: a sing-along featuring standards like "School Days."

 

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