Boston Pops Artistic Director Dennis Alves shares memories and insights related to Boston Pops seasonal traditions, from the 4th of July Esplanade concert to Tanglewood and the Holiday Pops. Dennis discusses his work with iconic conductors Arthur Fiedler, John Williams and Keith Lockhart.    

Dennis Alves is Director of Artistic Planning for the Boston Pops. He oversees all aspects of Pops program planning at Symphony Hall and Tanglewood, private corporate programs and fundraising events, tours, and television and recording projects. Dennis was a professional musician, performing as principal trumpet with the New Japan Philharmonic under Seiji Ozawa, the Boston Ballet Orchestra, and the Harvard Chamber Orchestra. He also performed with the Boston Pops Esplanade Orchestra under Arthur Fiedler, Harry Ellis Dickson, John Williams and Keith Lockhart, and was an extra player with the Boston Symphony Orchestra.

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