Even after more than 50 years, America’s favorite conductor, Richard Hayman, continues to entertain sold-out audiences with his brilliant compositions, colorful attire and outstanding guest artists. During the past several years, Richard Hayman has been concentrating most of his time on guest-conducting special Pops concerts. Season after season he is re-invited by all of the leading orchestras across the continent to conduct these popular entertainments during their regular seasons, as well as for their summer festivals. Richard Hayman returns to Brevard County to resume his position as Principal Conductor and Music Director for the Space Coast Pops.
For over 30 years Mr. Hayman was the chief arranger for the Boston Pops Orchestra during Arthur Fiedler’s tenure, providing special arrangements for dozens of their hit albums and famous singles, as well as conducting the Orchestra. Under John Williams’ and then Keith Lockhart’s direction, the orchestra continues to program his award-winning arrangements and orchestrations today.
Dozens of Mr. Hayman’s original compositions have been recorded by various artists all over the world. He has arranged and conducted recordings for more then 50 stars of motion pictures, stage, radio and television and over 50 Naxos International CD’s.
In 1960 Richard Hayman was honored with his own star in Hollywood’s Walk of Fame, an honor he cherishes to this day. He is considered the world’s most renowned Harmonica player, not only because of his melodious and powerful sound, but also because of his arrangements that have brought renewed interest in the harmonica. His famous harmonica often accompanies him on stage, so get ready for the best of the best with Richard Hayman and the Space Coast Pops Orchestra.