Arthur Fiedler | |
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 Fiedler in 1968 | |
| Background information | |
| Born | December 17, 1894 Hyde Park, Boston, Massachusetts, U.S. |
| Died | July 10, 1979 (aged 84) Brookline, Massachusetts, U.S. |
| Occupation | Conductor |
| Instruments | Violin, piano, percussion, organ |
| Years active | 1915–1979 |
Arthur Fiedler (December 17, 1894 – July 10, 1979)[1] was an American conductor known for his association with both the Boston Symphony and Boston Pops orchestras. With a combination of musicianship and showmanship, he made the Boston Pops one of the best-known orchestras in the United States. Fiedler was sometimes criticized for over-popularizing music, particularly when adapting popular songs or editing portions of the classical repertoire, but he kept performances informal and sometimes self-mocking to attract a bigger audience.
- ^ Hughes, Allen (July 11, 1979). "Arthur Fiedler, 84, Conductor of Boston Pops 50 Years, Dies". The New York Times. Archived from the original on October 24, 2010. Retrieved October 26, 2010.