Erich Kunzel, conductor of the Cincinnati Pops Orchestra, died a few days ago (September 1). I don’t know if you know of Mr. Kunzel or the Cincinnati Pops Orchestra or not. But if you’ve never heard the music made by this man and marvelous group of musicians, you’ve missed something special in this creation of ours.
For over 30 years, Mr. Kunzel has directed the orchestra, taking pops programs and music to new heights. Begun, I think, by Arthur Fiedler and the Boston Pops Orchestra, the continuation of the mainstreaming, so to speak, of classical pops, and the growth in popularity of that kind of music is a direct result of the efforts of men and women such as Mr. Kunzel.
In case you aren’t familiar with his work, or even if you are, take a listen to the orchestra’s rendition of the theme of The Magnificent Seven. You can find it at this address http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=45KAjt7v4t4
Classical pops music is one of my favorite genres of music. And the Cincinnati Pops does it as well as anyone, anywhere. Thank you, Mr. Kunzel, for putting your vision, effort, and imagination to good work.
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