Philly Pops
The Philly Pops | |
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Orchestra | |
Founded | 1979 |
Principal conductor | David Charles Abell |
Music director | David Charles Abell |
Website | www |
The Philly Pops is an American orchestra that is based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
History
Founded by presenter and producer, Moe Septee, and conducted for thirty-five years by two-time Grammy Award-winning pianist Peter Nero, the Philly Pops plays orchestral versions of popular jazz, swing, Broadway songs and blues. David Charles Abell took over the positions of principal conductor and music director in 2020.
On October 4, 1999, the Philly Pops was designated as the official pops orchestra of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
The Philly Pops will cease operations after the 2022-2023 season.