Kelli O'Hara, Matthew Morrison, Sutton Foster & More Featured in NY Pops' 2014-15 Lineup

On October 24, 2014, The New York Pops - a symphonic orchestra known for presenting popular programs of exceptional quality - will launch its 32nd season, a series at Carnegie Hall celebrating the diversity of some of popular music's greatest icons. Music Director Steven Reineke - described by The New York Times as a "polished, welcoming host" who is "young and vigorous, with a playful attitude" - will lead the orchestra in a highly anticipated concert season, including an opening celebration of The Beatles featuring the Finnish ensemble Rajaton; a festive holiday concert featuring Kelli O'Hara and Matthew Morrison; a solo evening with Broadway leading lady Sutton Foster; and a tribute to Frank Sinatra by four of today's finest entertainers - Tony DeSare, Storm Large, Frankie Moreno and Ryan Silverman.

"The New York Pops and I are excited to announce our concerts for next season," says Music Director Steven Reineke. "Not only will we once again feature our incredible musicians in an orchestra-only concert, we'll be celebrating a unique facet of the popular songbook at each performance with some incredible artists. I'm looking forward to what I know will be another memorable year."

2014-2015 Season

Friday, October 24, 2014, 8:00PM, Stern/Perelman
All You Need is Love: The Music of The Beatles
Steven Reineke, Music Director and Conductor
Rajaton, Guest Artists

Celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Fab Four's arrival in America, with their greatest hits recreated by the acclaimed Finnish vocal ensemble Rajaton.

Friday, November 14, 2014, 7:30PM, Stern/Perelman
By Special Request: An Evening with the Orchestra
Steven Reineke, Music Director and Conductor

Starring the musicians of The New York Pops, this concert features popular symphonic masterpieces.

Friday, December 19, 2014, 8:00PM, Stern/Perelman
Saturday, December 20, 2014, 8:00PM, Stern/Perelman
Kelli and Matthew: Home for the Holidays
Steven Reineke, Music Director and Conductor
Kelli O'Hara, Guest Artist
Matthew Morrison, Guest Artist

Broadway star Kelli O'Hara and "Glee" leading man Matthew Morrison are reunited with a program of seasonal classics and contemporary holiday songs.

Friday, March 13, 2015, 8:00PM, Stern/Perelman
One Night Only: Sutton Foster
Steven Reineke, Music Director and Conductor Sutton Foster, Guest Artist

Join the two-time Tony Award-winning star of Thoroughly Modern Millie and Anything Goes in her solo debut at Carnegie Hall.

Friday, April 10, 2015, 8:00PM, Stern/Perelman
Let's Be Frank
Steven Reineke, Music Director and Conductor
Tony DeSare, Storm Large, Frankie Moreno, and Ryan Silverman, Guest Artists

In Frank Sinatra's centennial year, four of today's finest entertainers pay tribute to America's original idol.

The New York Pops is the largest independent pops orchestra in the United States, and the only professional symphonic orchestra in New York City specializing in popular music. Under the leadership of dynamic Music Director and Conductor Steven Reineke, The New York Pops continues to re-imagine orchestral pops music. The orchestra performs an annual subscription series and birthday gala at Carnegie Hall. The New York Pops is dedicated to lifelong learning, and collaborates with public schools, community organizations, children's hospitals and senior centers throughout the five boroughs of New York City. PopsEd allows thousands of New Yorkers of all ages and backgrounds to participate in fully customizable music programs that blend traditional education with pure fun. Visit www.newyorkpops.org for more information. Follow The New York Pops on Facebook (facebook.com/newyorkpops) and Twitter (@newyorkpops).

Steven Reineke is the Music Director of The New York Pops at Carnegie Hall, Principal Pops Conductor of the National Symphony Orchestra at The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, and Principal Pops Conductor of the Toronto Symphony Orchestra. Mr. Reineke is a frequent guest conductor with The Philadelphia Orchestra and has been on the podium with the Boston Pops, The Cleveland Orchestra and the Chicago Symphony Orchestra at Ravinia. His extensive North American conducting appearances include San Francisco, Houston, Seattle, Edmonton and Pittsburgh. As the creator of more than one hundred orchestral arrangements for the Cincinnati Pops Orchestra, Mr. Reineke's work has been performed worldwide, and can be heard on numerous Cincinnati Pops Orchestra recordings on the Telarc label. His symphonic works Celebration Fanfare, Legend of Sleepy Hollow and Casey at the Bat are performed frequently in North America. His numerous wind ensemble compositions are published by the C.L. Barnhouse Company and are performed by concert bands around the world. A native of Ohio, Mr. Reineke is a graduate of Miami University of Ohio, where he earned bachelor of music degrees with honors in both trumpet performance and music composition. He currently resides in New York City with his partner Eric Gabbard.

Single tickets are priced from $34 to $120. Subscriptions to the 2014-2015 Carnegie Hall series are also available, from $150 to $580. Purchases can be made at the Carnegie Hall Box Office (57th Street and Seventh Avenue) or by calling CarnegieCharge at 212-247-7800. Visit www.carnegiehall.org for more information.