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Boston's musical history takes center stage when the Boston Landmarks Orchestra returns to the Hatch Shell with a program celebrating the city's wide-ranging sound. Part of the orchestra's free summer series, The Best of Boston pairs Leonard Bernstein's Symphonic Dances from West Side Story with William Grant Still's Symphony No. 4 and lively selections by Leroy Anderson. The evening also brings together Marcus Santos and his Grooversity Brazilian drumming ensemble alongside members of Berklee's Reverence Gospel Ensemble, adding layers of rhythm and gospel to the orchestral program. Staged on the Esplanade as part of America 250 and Everyone250, the concert highlights the people and musical traditions that have shaped Boston over the years. The Hatch Shell's outdoor setting makes it easy to spread out on the lawn and enjoy the performance as the sun goes down. It's a reminder that some of the city's best summer nights are still completely free.