It was not quite accurate to say, as a New York newspaper, The World-Telegram and Sun, did in 1962, that Peter Nero played classical music with his left hand and pop-jazz with his right.

Peter Nero, a Grammy-winning pianist who interpreted pop songs through classical and jazz forms and served as the Philly Pops’ conductor for more than three decades, has died. Nero was 89.

Peter Nero 's performance of The Gershwin Project will take place at Harris Center on Tue, Nov 12, 2013; 7:30 pm and will perform Classic Connections Wed, Nov 13, 2013; 7:30 pm. Tickets $29-$39 ...

Since its inception in 1979, Peter Nero and the Philly Pops has become one of America's premier pops orchestras, entertaining regularly sold-out audiences with an eclectic blend of jazz, classical ...

Peter Nero, a Grammy-winning pianist who interpreted pop songs through classical and jazz forms and served as the Philly Pops’ conductor for more than three decades, has died.

TRENTON -- Grammy Award winning conductor Peter Nero and the Philly Pops will host a concert at the War Memorial in Trenton in September to benefit The Foundation of Morris Hall/St. Lawrence, Inc.

Peter Nero, a Grammy-winning pianist who interpreted pop songs through classical and jazz forms and served as the Philly Pops’ conductor for more than three decades, has died. Nero was 89.