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Arthur Fiedler (December 17, 1894 – July 10, 1979) was an American conductor known for his association with both the Boston Symphony and Boston Pops orchestras. With a combination of musicianship and showmanship, he made the Boston Pops one of the best-known orchestras in the United States.
Arthur Fiedler (born December 17, 1894, Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.—died July 10, 1979, Brookline, Massachusetts) was an American conductor who was maestro of the Boston Pops Orchestra for 50 seasons and the best-selling classical conductor of all time; his recordings with the Pops sold some 50,000,000 discs.
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Jun 29, 2021 · Learn how Arthur Fiedler made the Boston Pops a world-famous orchestra with his showmanship and sense of fun, despite the musicians' contempt and pranks. Read about his record sales, his social life, his signature piece and his legacy.
Jul 2, 2015 · Learn how the late conductor Arthur Fiedler created the Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular, a Fourth of July tradition that draws over 500,000 people to the Esplanade. Discover his musical vision, his challenges with the musicians, and his impact on the orchestra and the city.
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Jul 11, 1979 · Arthur Fiedler, conductor of the Boston Pops Orchestra for 50 years and one of the world's best‐known musical figures, died yesterday morning at his home in Brookline, Mass. He was 84 years old.
Arthur Fiedler was a national figure. Under his direction, the Boston Pops had been recorded more than any other orchestra in the world. One work alone (Jalousie, a piece by Jacob Gade) has ...
