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Tanglewood on Parade

Tanglewood on Parade

Tanglewood on Parade is a special day of music and festivities that highlights the best of the Berkshires and the best of the BSO. From afternoon through the evening and in concerts big and small, all the Tanglewood ensembles will perform. Activities for adults and kids alike will take place throughout the grounds, and the day ends with fireworks to cap off the celebrations.

Boston Symphony Orchestra Boston Pops Tanglewood Music Center Orchestra Keith Lockhart, Conductor Elim Chan, Conductor Thomas Wilkins, Conductor Samy Rachid, Conductor Na’Zir McFadden, Conductor Heather Cox Richardson, Narrator COPLAND Fanfare for the Common Man BARBER Second Essay for Orchestra COPLAND Lincoln Portrait  SCHUMAN New England Triptych ELLINGTON (arr. COLÓN) Caravan ELLINGTON (arr. HAYMAN) Sophisticated Lady ELLINGTON (arr. SEBESKY) It Don’t Mean a Thing If It Ain’t Got That Swing TCHAIKOVSKY 1812 Overture 

The Instrument Playground, Kids Corner Crafts, and Lawn Games will be available throughout the day on the lawn outside the Theater. 

Tue, Aug 5

Tanglewood on Parade Schedule

Fireworks to follow the performance.

Acknowledgement

Tonight’s concert is generously supported by the Gregory E. Bulger Foundation/Gregory Bulger and Richard Dix.

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