Boston Pops Orchestra Albums (21)
'Sleigh Ride'
Release Date 10/4/2005
Tracks 12
Label Boston Pops Recordings
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'America'
Release Date 1/1/2003
Tracks 15
Label Boston Symphony Orche
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'Adagios: Romantic Escapes for the Dreamer in You'
Release Date 6/25/2002
Tracks 18
Label RCA
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'Christmas Favorites'
Release Date 3/7/2000
Tracks 10
Label BMG Special Products
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What The Critics Say
Christmas Favorites features Arthur Fiedler and the Boston Pops Orchestra performing a variety of holiday favorites. Most of the songs should be familiar: "Santa Claus Is Coming to Town," "Sleigh Ride," "Parade of the Wooden Soldier," and "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer," along with six others. This is a rather straightforward collection of holiday music that should please listeners who appreciate orchestral holiday music. ~ Jason Birchmeier, All Music Guide
What The Critics Say
The Boston Pops' spring 2000 album is called Encore because it offers encore appearances of some of the most popular tunes ever performed by the orchestra. In other words, it's a greatest-hits collection, featuring 50 minutes of highlights from the Keith Lockhart era -- the recordings the Boston Pops made for RCA during the '90s. There is only one new piece here: a tribute to Elvis Presley written by Patrick Hollenbeck. Since it's just a medley of oldies, however, it feels as familiar as anything else here, but that's not necessarily a complaint either. It's nice for casual fans to have such popular favorites as "Sleigh Ride," "Song of the Volga Boatmen," "Hymn to New England," "Farandole," "Doodletown Fifers," and "Stars and Stripes Forever" on one disc. Such a melodic, welcoming set list will be reason enough for most casual enthusiasts to acquire Encore. It's a good sampler, even if it doesn't have the cohesion of an actual Pops concert or record. ~ Stephen Thomas Erlewine, All Music Guide
What The Critics Say
Designed as an aural souvenir of the Boston Pops' annual Fourth of July concert, A Splash of the Pops is another celebration of America and Americana. Although it contains a handful of new orchestral pieces, such as "With Voices Raised," it is primarily a celebration of classic American music, both classical pieces and pop songs alike. Of course, there's not a whole lot of pop songs -- the "Overture to State Fair," "Boogie-Woogie Bugle Boy," and Paul Simon's "America" are chief among them -- but they fit in well with "The Star-Spangled Banner," "Stars and Stripes Forever," "1812 Overture," "America the Beautiful," and "Lift Every Voice and Sing" because Keith Lockhart's arrangements and conducting give it all a uniform style that is distinctly, undeniably the Pops. It's to Lockhart's credit that he keeps the tradition of the Pops alive while subtly developing his own style; this is certainly a Pops record, but he's infusing the group with his own taste, such as Paul Simon. And that's what makes A Splash of the Pops so entertaining -- not only does it capture the feeling of a Pops Fourth of July concert, it sounds contemporary, as well. ~ Stephen Thomas Erlewine, All Music Guide
What The Critics Say
Since "Celtic" music became immensely popular in the late '90s, especially in the wake of Titanic, it makes sense that the Boston Pops Orchestra would make a Celtic Album -- after all, it had become the easy listening music of the mainstream. As expected, the Boston Pops builds on Celtic-flavored new age instead of concentrating on authentic Celtic music, but that's good, because that strain of Celtic music lends itself to these relaxed, easy interpretations. Ultimately, The Celtic Album is a far cry from genuine Celtic music, but it's a pleasant listen in its own right. ~ Stephen Thomas Erlewine, All Music Guide
'Wish Upon a Star/All-Time Children's Favorites'
Release Date 9/17/1996
Tracks 16
Label Philips
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'The Salute Gene Kelly, Fred Astair, Judy Garland'
Release Date 8/20/1996
Tracks 10
Label Polygram
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