May 7, 2008 Boston Pops open their 123rd season Play video

(Scot Yount, NECN: Boston, Mass.) - Another sign that spring is really here, and summer not far away - it is opening night for the Boston Pops.

Conductor Keith Lockhart leads the orchestra, and singer Natalie Cole makes a guest appearance, to open the symphony's 123rd season.

The season will end with its customary concert on July 4th at the Charles River Esplanade.

NECN's Scot Yount has details.

(Some of the above material is attributed to the Associated Press.)