Firebird Pops Orchestra Announces 2025 Summer Season Highlighted by Performance of ZIMMER: The Music of Hans

WAKEFIELD, Mass. – June 19, 2025 – The Firebird Pops Orchestra is proud to announce its dynamic and ambitious 2025 summer season, marking the fifth anniversary of the trailblazing New England ensemble that’s formed a reputation for redefining what orchestral music can be. Through boundary-pushing programming and powerful community engagement, the Firebird Pops continues to deliver professional-caliber productions that are as accessible as they are extraordinary.

This summer’s kickoff is ZIMMER: The Music of Hans Zimmer, a cinematic celebration of one of the world’s most iconic film composers. Taking place on June 21 at 8:00 PM at the Veterans Memorial Auditorium at Galvin Middle School in Wakefield, this blockbuster performance will feature epic scores from The Lion King, Pirates of the Caribbean, Interstellar, Gladiator, and more. The concert will bring together more than 80 instrumentalists and mark the return of the orchestra’s celebrated choir, Firebird Vox, featuring nearly 30 vocalists, to create a sweeping, immersive tribute to Zimmer’s legendary career.

“This is our most ambitious season yet,” said Firebird Pops Founder and Conductor Brendan J. Kenney. “We’re celebrating five years of growth and artistry by doubling down on what makes Firebird unique: bold programming, spectacular multimedia, and a passion for sharing music with the community.”

The season continues on July 26 with Octave of Light, presented in collaboration with the Multiverse Concert Series. The Firebird Pops will help its audience embark on a transcendent journey across the stars, exploring the sonic signature of exoplanets through orchestral sonification of light. Equal parts science and imagination, this performance offers an awe-inspiring blend of music, data, and discovery.

Gamers and music lovers alike won’t want to miss Video Games in Concert on August 30 for an immersive musical journey through the most beloved video game scores brought to life with synchronized video and powerful orchestral arrangements. Featuring music from popular games such as Halo, World of Warcraft, Kingdom Hearts, Metal Gear Solid, Castlevania, Skyrim, and more, the concert will be a musical experience like no other.

Additional highlights of the season include:

• July 6 – From Sea to Shining Sea: The first of three concerts at the Hammond Castle Museum, celebrating America’s rich musical landscape.
• Boston theatre veteran and Firebird Pops favorite Peter Mill in his first solo concert with the orchestra, to be announced.
• Fall and Holiday season performances to be announced with partners including The Umbrella Arts Center, Hammond Castle Museum, and the Museum of Science.

For tickets to any of the Firebird Pops shows throughout the summer and additional information, visit firebirdpops.org.

About the Firebird Pops Orchestra
Founded in 2020, the Firebird Pops Orchestra is a Boston-based regional ensemble committed to reimagining the concert experience. With roots in the community and eyes on the future, Firebird Pops merges artistic ambition with storytelling, technology, and accessibility to create performances that ignite the imagination.