"He ended up being the American Johann Strauss,Jr., the ultimate American composer of light, perfectly crafted orchestral music."

VOA: standard.2010.07.28

He started with light orchestral works in the first part, a concerto in the middle, and says double bass player Larry Wolfe.

VOA: standard.2010.07.28

But long before Fiedler picked up the baton, the Boston Pops had carved out a niche, bringing light orchestral music to wide audiences.

VOA: standard.2010.07.28