Fisher, Hamlisch, McGovern, et al. Set for New York Pops Season

Rob Fisher, Marvin Hamlisch, and Maureen McGovern are among the artists who will appear with the New York Pops at Carnegie Hall this season. Skitch Henderson, the orchestra’s legendary conductor, died last year, and the 2006-2007 season will feature five guest conductors.

The season will kick off on Friday, October 20 with Doc Severinsen, the famed trumpeter from The Tonight Show, leading the Pops in a Big Band Salute. On Friday, December 15 and Saturday, December 16, Alistair Willis will conduct a program of holiday favorites with the Young People’s Chorus of New York City as special guest artists .

On Friday, February 9, Stuart Malina will lead a concert dedicated to the genius of George Gershwin, with McGovern featured. On Friday, March 16, Hamlisch will conduct a salute to Richard Rodgers. On Friday, April 13, Fisher will lead the Pops in music from such Broadway hits as Show Boat, Wicked, The Light in the Piazza, and Chicago. The orchestra’s 24th birthday gala will take place on Monday, April 30; details of that program will be announced at a later date.

For tickets and further information, call 212-247-7800 or visit www.carnegiehall.org.