Peter Nero

Thanks to a gift from the family of Peter Nero, who led the Philly Pops for three decades, its name will once again be associated with the group, one of the nation's leading orchestras of its kind.

A concert pianist who bridged classical music, jazz and pop for more than 65 years, notably in his legendary tenure as conductor of the Philly Pops, Peter Nero died on Thursday in Eustis, Fla. He was 89.

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