A rockin’ Fourth for Boston Pops
One of America’s most venerable and best-known orchestras, the Boston Pops, is letting its hair down.
Famous for light classical music and family pop tunes from decades past, the orchestra will perform with Aerosmith lead singer Steven Tyler and guitarist Joe Perry at Boston’s annual Independence Day concert today.
The free outdoor show is part of the 121-year-old orchestra’s move to add more rock to its repertoire. It has performed this season with Elvis Costello, My Morning Jacket and Aimee Mann.
“This is a way to help ensure that the twentysomethings of today will remember who the Boston Pops are,” said Dennis Alves, the orchestra’s director of artistic planning.
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