Arthur Fiedler
American conductor (1894 - 1979) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Not to be confused with Arthur Fielder.
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.
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Born | (1894-12-17)December 17, 1894 Hyde Park, Boston, Massachusetts, U.S. |
Died | July 10, 1979(1979-07-10) (aged 84) Brookline, Massachusetts, U.S. |
Occupation(s) | Conductor |
Instruments | Violin, piano, percussion, organ |
Years active | 1915–1979 |
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