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Film Music in Concert: The Pioneering Role of the Boston Pops Orchestra
Film Music in Concert: The Pioneering Role of the Boston Pops Orchestra
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The Boston Pops Orchestra was founded in 1885 as the first orchestra of its kind in the USA. Under the direction of Arthur Fiedler, it established itself as a premier US orchestra specializing in bridging the fields of art music and popular music. In 1980, John Williams was assigned as the conductor, advocating for the inclusion of film music repertoire. This study explores the orchestra's pioneering role in legitimizing film music as a viable repertoire for concert programs, complemented with discussions on the aesthetic of film music in concert.
Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 75 pages
Publication date: 16 December 2021
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
The Boston Pops Orchestra, a remarkable ensemble, holds a significant place in the history of orchestras in the United States. Established in 1885 as a branch of the esteemed Boston Symphony Orchestra, its primary mission was to present concerts featuring light symphonic music. Over time, and particularly during the illustrious tenure of its most renowned conductor, Arthur Fiedler, the Pops firmly established itself as the preeminent US orchestra specializing in the seamless fusion of art music and popular music.
However, a transformative shift occurred when the Hollywood composer John Williams assumed the conductor's baton in 1980. With boundless enthusiasm, Williams championed the inclusion of film music repertoire in the orchestra's programs, profoundly altering Fiedler's approach. This pivotal element serves as a historical retrospective, exploring the pioneering role that the Boston Pops played under Williams's direction in legitimizing film music as a valuable and captivating repertoire for concert performances.
To complement this case study, broader discussions on the aesthetic of film music in concert are presented, shedding light on the unique qualities and challenges that this genre presents to orchestras and audiences alike. The Boston Pops Orchestra's enduring legacy and its instrumental role in shaping the perception of film music as a concert staple continue to resonate, making it a testament to the power of music to transcend boundaries and captivate hearts.
Weight: 146g
Dimension: 152 x 228 x 9 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781009009096
Edition number: New ed
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