The Boston Philharmonic Orchestra at Boston Symphony Hall, but the Boston Pops at the Clamshell on the bank of the Charles River giving their 4th of July concert was a close second, and when you add in all the special effects, it was not better music but certainly more fun. The Mass. National Guard brings a row of howitzers and they fire them off in time to the ending flourishes of Tchaikovsky 1812 Overture, then the Fireworks show over the Charles kicks off. Spectacular show. If you can ever arrange to be in Boston for the 4th, spend the obligatory day camped out on the Esplanade and see it.