The Dream Lives On: A Tribute to the Kennedy Brothers (as part of the Stars and Stripes: American Heroes Concert Event)

Symphony Hall, Boston
301 Massachusetts Ave. Boston, MA 02115
United States
888-266-1200
http://www.bostonpops.org/

Composer Peter Boyer
Lyricist Lynn Ahrens
Conductor Keith Lockhart and The Boston Pops Orchestra
Tanglewood Festival Chorus

The Dream Lives On pays tribute to the call to public service, drive for social change, the legacy of optimism for America's future, and the spirit epitomized by the Kennedy brothers. Written by Boyer and lyricist Lynn Ahrens (Ragtime), the work combines quotes from speeches by the Kennedy brothers, original text and video, with Boyer's dramatic orchestral-choral score. The title of the work was taken from the closing lines of Ted Kennedy's speech at the 2008 Democratic National Convention: "If we set our compass true, we will reach our destination... The work begins anew. The hope rises again. And the dream lives on."



Peter Boyer : The Dream Lives On: A Tribute to the Kennedy Brothers