Boston Pops to perform in Tampa

   They're called "America's Orchestra."

   The Boston Pops Orchestra is by far the best-known pops orchestra in the country, and perhaps the most famous orchestra of any kin.

   Keith Lockhart and the Boston Pops will perform in Tampa on Tuesday, Feb. 3. Lockhart has been at the helm of the orchestra for nearly 20 years.

 

Lockhart

 They'll be at the Tampa Bay Times Forum, performing a program titled "The Very Best of the Boston Pops."  It includes symphonic selections by Dvorak and Copland, 20th-century works by Ellington and Gershwin, rock by Queen and film music by former Boston Pops conductor John Williams. Pianist Michael Chertock joins the orchestra for a performance of George Gershwin’s "I Got Rhythm Variations." 

   Tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. Friday, Aug. 1. They'll set you back  $25, $35, $55 and $75. Floor table seating is available for $100. A limited number of VIP tickets are available for $125 which includes premium floor table seating and a meet and greet with Lockhart. Go to  tampabaytimesforum.com or call 813-301-6926 for more information