If you spent most of 2008 trapped under some driftwood, you probably never came across the bit of music genius that was Who Killed Amanda Palmer, the first solo offering from Amanda Palmer. The vocal half of the Dresden Dolls has since been touring extensively since in support for the record. She made a little time before a gig at Webster Hall last year to chat to BlackBook. But since then, she's gotten busier, brushing up on her Tchaikovsky, praising Lady Gaga in a tune set to the melody of a Neutral Milk Hotel song, sparking fashion trends that even influence stars like Ke$ha. And tonight, Palmer helps usher in the end of the aughts with help from the Boston Pops.

On planning to play Tchaikovsky's Piano Concerto No. 1, Palmer tells the Boston Globe, "I have an ongoing conversation with people about classical versus rock and punk. Classical music is so broad compared to my world. Their heroes are different heroes. It’s kind of a fantasy of mine to get to collide the two worlds on a night like this."

Palmer's expected to also play songs off her solo album, but remains tight-lipped on details. The night will also see a premiere of Statuesque, a short film by Neil Gaiman, which stars Palmer and actor Bill Nighy.

This won't be her first time performing alongside the Boston Pops. Here she performs the Dresden Dolls' classic "Coin-Operated Boy" with backing by the Pops.