Last night I attended the Boston Holiday Pops & it was the most uplifting experience I’ve had in months. The Holiday Pops runs now through December 24th with vibrant shows filled with traditional Christmas & holiday classics. Under Keith Lockhart leadership guests included the Metropolitan Chorale conducted by Lisa Graham with fabulous renditions of classic favorites like "The Twelve Days of Christmas" arranged by David Chase & the 80’s anniversary of Leroy Anderson’s "Sleigh Ride". There was also a performance of Charles Dickens “A Christmas Carol” & "'Twas the Night Before Christmas" before Santa made his appearance during the concert's finale. Keith Lockhart was so gracious bringing the audience together in these times on a humanistic level calling for understanding & peace. Lockhart spoke to the audience about the Boston Holiday Pops as a cherished family tradition, a source of hope & continuity & a way to connect people through music emphasizing its role in defining Boston's holidays & offering a sense of shared joy & peace amidst life's challenges highlighting its endurance & ability to bring our community together for decades. The orchestra & chorus wrapped up the evening with a medley of Santa-themed songs followed by the traditional Christmas sing-a-long. When the audience again ventured out into the winter weather it was with a song in its collective heart. Lockhart is celebrating his 30th anniversary of conducting the Boston Pops which includes over 2,250 performances, 45 national tours to more than 150 cities & 5 international tours. For an additional holiday treat get 50% off all tickets for Tuesday December 23rd 11A performance when you enter promo code POPS50 before selecting your seats.
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