Boston Pops Fall 2024

Boston Pops Orchestra
Keith Lockhart, conductor
Cirque de la Symphonie

Cirque Goes to the Cinema
The peerless artistry of the Boston Pops meets the athletic elegance of some of the most talented circus performers in the world as they tumble and fly through the air to a soundtrack featuring timeless movie themes from John Williams, Leonard Bernstein, and more!

Watch the trailer below!

Brett Miller, organ

Experience the grotesque terror of F.W. Murnau’s 1922 genre-defining horror classic just as silent-film audiences of the time did, with live organ accompaniment creating a chilling atmosphere that will have you shaking in your seat!

Please note that this program is a solo organ accompaniment and does not include orchestra.

Boston Pops Orchestra
Keith Lockhart, conductor

Based on an original poem and characters created by Tim Burton, the film was first released in 1993 as The Nightmare Before Christmas. Directed by Henry Selick (James and the Giant Peach), the film follows the earnest-but-misguided adventures of Jack Skellington, Halloween Town's beloved Pumpkin King.

Bored with the same old scare-and-scream routine of Halloween, Jack longs to try something new. Convinced that he can spread the joy of Christmas and against the advice of Sally, a caring and clever ragdoll, Jack enlists three mischievous trick-or-treaters – Lock, Shock, and Barrel – to kidnap Santa Claus. But Jack’s merry mission puts Santa in jeopardy and creates a nightmare for good little boys and girls everywhere.

The film is rated “PG.”

Presentation licensed by Disney Concerts. ®All rights reserved.

Boston Pops Orchestra
Keith Lockhart, conductor
Veronica Robles and her Women Mariachi Ensemble
Zaira Meneses, guitar

Step into the mesmerizing world of Mexican tradition as we present a vibrant celebration of "Día de Muertos" – The Day of the Dead. Join us for an evening filled with music that honors this rich cultural heritage where life and death intertwine in a beautiful tapestry of remembrance and reverence.

Featuring: 
Veronica Robles & Her Women Mariachi Ensemble

A “son jarocho collage” with guitarist Zaira Meneses, including the world premiere of a new work by Leo Brouwer

Program also to include:

Gabriela ORTIZ Antrópolis
Michael GIACCHINO Suite from Coco
Tres Canciones Mexicanas (arr. Rodríguez) [world premiere]
MONCAYO Huapango 
Arturo RODRÍGUEZ Mosaico Mexicano