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The History of the Boston Pops
BSO founder Henry Lee Higginson had proposed this new series in the hope of re-creating the ambiance of summer evenings in Viennese concert gardens, while also providing summer employment for the members of the Boston Symphony, who at that point, had to search for other work six months out of the year. In 1900, these performances officially became Pops (short for "Popular") concerts.
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HENRY - Performance History Database
"HENRY" is the Boston Symphony Orchestra's Performance History Search module, which contains all-documented concerts of the orchestra beginning with October 21, 1881 through the current season. It is named after the BSO's founder, Henry Lee Higginson. The search function provides access to the performance history of every work, and of all artists -- conductors, ensembles, and soloists -- who have performed with the orchestra.
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Boston Pops Orchestra Members
The Boston Symphony Orchestra, Inc., presents more than 250 concerts annually. It is an ensemble that has richly fulfilled Henry Lee Higginson's vision of a great and permanent orchestra in Boston.
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Annual Report
Today, the Boston Symphony Orchestra, Inc., presents more than 250 concerts annually. It is an ensemble that has richly fulfilled Henry Lee Higginson's vision of a great and permanent orchestra in Boston.
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Venue Rentals
By serving as a venue for a diverse assortment of performances and events, Boston's Symphony Hall transcends the stereotype of a concert hall. Symphony Hall's wide-ranging schedule of events has always included something for almost every taste.
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