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The New York Pops | |
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Orchestra | |
![]() The New York Pops atCarnegie Hall | |
Founded | 1983 |
Principal conductor | Steven Reineke |
Website | www |
The New York Pops is the largest independentpops orchestra in the United States,[citation needed] and the only professional symphonic orchestra inNew York City specializing in popular music. Led by Music DirectorSteven Reineke,[1] the orchestra performs an annual subscription series and birthday gala atCarnegie Hall. The New York Pops annual birthday gala is celebrated each spring, raising funds for the orchestra and its PopsEd programs.
Past media projects include theMacy’s 4th of July Fireworks Spectacular on NBC Television, a nationally syndicated radio series and performances on PBS. The orchestra’s discography includes recordings of popular standards, theater and film scores, and music for the holidays.
The New York Pops was founded bySkitch Henderson in 1983.[2]