Josh Ritter, John Williams, set to perform with Boston Pops

The Boston Symphony Orchestra has lined up a season’s worth of special guests to perform during the annual Boston Pops concert series at the city’s Symphony Hall.

The series’ opening night concert on May 7 will feature eight-time Grammy winner Natalie Cole performing the music of composer Leonard Bernstein in celebration of the 90th anniversary of his birth. Other Boston Pops concerts planned for the summer include Film Night with guest composer John Williams and EdgeFest with Natalie Merchant and the Dresden Dolls’ Amanda Palmer.

One highlight of the season is sure to be Josh Ritter’s performance with the Boston Symphony Orchestra on June 27. The singer-songwriter will be performing songs from his entire catalog (some acoustic, others backed by his band), and some accompanied by the entire orchestra. The evening will also feature a reading by Poet Laureate Robert Pinsky and several special guest appearances.

The Boston Symphony Orchestra has been inviting popular artists to perform at its annual Boston Pops concerts for years, tempting fans of My Morning Jacket and Guster to explore new styles and challenge their notion of what constitutes classical music.

Tickets for the Boston Pops concert series are available on the Boston Symphony Orchestra’s official site.

Related links:
BostonSymphonyOrchestra.org
JoshRitter.com
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