This was indeed a memorable evening at the Boston Symphony. With Keith Lockhart conducting, this was a salute to Gershwin. It included selected works from Porgy and Bess, and An American in Paris. Also, Rapsody in Blue, and I got Rhythm Variations with pianist Max Levinson. Finally, my favorite part, with vocalist Marin Mazzie (Tony award nominee) and Jason Danieley, songs from My Fair Lady, The Sound of Music, Sunset Boulevard, Ragtime and more.

Granted apart from the last list of well-known songs and Keith Lockhart, I had never heard of the other named artists and the works. But, it was indeeded very enjoyable.

I think what made this really memorable for me, was President (NEU) Richard Freeland made his debut as a conductor in the last music score! he did wonderfully.... :). Richard Freeland became President of Northeastern University, the same year I joined the school (1996). (Has it been 10 years already?) This year, Freeland retires from the position. So, we had both the outgoing and incoming presidents at the Pops.