The Boston Pops Orchestra, founded in 1885, is an American orchestra based in Boston, Massachusetts, known for its light classical and popular music repertoire. The orchestra gained significant recognition under the direction of Arthur Fiedler from 1930 to 1979, and later under the baton of John Williams from 1980 to 1993. The Boston Pops Orchestra has a distinctive, accessible style, often incorporating elements of pop and jazz, and is notable for its July 4th concerts and its performances on the PBS television series "Evening at Pops." The orchestra's influential works include their renditions of popular film scores and classical pieces.