Thomas Wilkins and the Boston Pops close out 2013 Tanglewood season on Sunday, September 1, with special guest Patti Austin

Thomas Wilkins

Patti Austin

Boston Symphony Orchestra
Tanglewood
Sunday, September 1, 2013

On Sunday at 2:30 p.m., celebrated vocalist Patti Austin joins the Boston Pops and Thomas Wilkins, the BSO’s Germeshausen Youth and Family Concerts Conductor, for a season-ending Pops matinee featuring a tribute to Ella Fitzgerald. 

Ms. Austin, who last performed with the Boston Pops in spring 2012, will perform classic Fitzgerald tunes including “Satin Doll,” “How High the Moon,” and “Our Love Is Here to Stay.” The first half of the program will be dedicated to the art of song, including selections from the 1930 Gershiwin musical, Girl Crazy, Gould’s Pavanne, and selections from My Fair Lady. 

Tickets for Patti Austin’s performance with the Boston Pops range from $21 to $85 and can be purchased at www.tanglewood.org, by calling 888-266-1200, or at the Tanglewood Box Office.