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Because it's literally in the middle of nowhere. Over 2 hours to Boston and 2.5 hours to New York City (and 4 hours to Montreal). Even the closest secondary cities that have rail like Albany, NY and Springfield, MA are at least 50 minutes away.
 
Without cars Tanglewood never would have existed.
 
A few years back they did offer shuttle buses from some concerts from Symphony Hall in Boston to Tanglewood, but I think they stopped.

This is SOOOO helpful! We are flying into/staying in Albany so thank you!

Indeed if you're heading towards the Albany NY area, park in the Lions Gate Lot on the southwest side of Tanglewood, so you can turn left on Interlaken Rd through Stockbridge and State Line Rd and avoid the crowd that can expect to be stuck in bumper-to-bumper traffic back to Lenox and Lee after the concert.
 
Or if you ARE heading East, aim for the Beech Lot and hop/run back to your car immediately when the show is over and leave before the crowds waddle back to theirs with their picnic coolers (but DON'T be those inconsiderate jerks that walk out on Johnny during encores).

It's a lovely stretch of country road. The weather was just perfect last year, and it was a nice way to start the day (I went in the morning to catch a rehearsal from the lawn).
 
Here's what awaits you if you drive in too late:
 



 
Those people walking got to the grounds faster, I can tell you!

Indeed if you're heading towards the Albany NY area, park in the Lions Gate Lot on the southwest side of Tanglewood, so you can turn left on Interlaken Rd through Stockbridge and State Line Rd and avoid the crowd that can expect to be stuck in bumper-to-bumper traffic back to Lenox and Lee after the concert.
 
Or if you ARE heading East, aim for the Beech Lot and hop/run back to your car immediately when the show is over and leave before the crowds waddle back to theirs with their picnic coolers (but DON'T be those inconsiderate jerks that walk out on Johnny during encores).

It wasn't as bad as I thought it would be to get out. But from all accounts, getting to the concert was an absolute nightmare.
 
My advice to anyone is to get there early and have a stress-free day taking in the beauty of the grounds.

Indeed if you're heading towards the Albany NY area, park in the Lions Gate Lot on the southwest side of Tanglewood, so you can turn left on Interlaken Rd through Stockbridge and State Line Rd and avoid the crowd that can expect to be stuck in bumper-to-bumper traffic back to Lenox and Lee after the concert.
 
Or if you ARE heading East, aim for the Beech Lot and hop/run back to your car immediately when the show is over and leave before the crowds waddle back to theirs with their picnic coolers (but DON'T be those inconsiderate jerks that walk out on Johnny during encores).

No shuttle or Uber that I’m aware of. @Foxfan gave me good advice on exiting last year. Maybe he can chime in and put it here, but for me to head towards Albany NY I had to turn left when all the other traffic was going right. 

snagged two tickets in section 6 for the friday show!
 
excited to meet everyone!

Ground rule: When you want to buy tickets for something that's really important and may sell out quickly, always have at least two different browsers ready. If possible on at least two different devices, too.

Friday for everyone?

Well, got one Section 7. Might be obstructed view as it was much cheaper than others ($99 vs $159), but gets me in the Shed and I can always upgrade at the last minute. I would only have paid full price right away for a Section 1 seat in the first few rows.

Well, got one Section 7. Might be obstructed view as it was much cheaper than others ($99 vs $159), but gets me in the Shed and I can always upgrade at the last minute. I would only have paid full price right away for a Section 1 seat in the first few rows.

I feel like our beloved Maestro’s last shots at an Oscar were Geisha, War Horse and Lincoln. He totally would have deserved all three, but since he didn’t, a sequel score like Dial of Destiny was already dead in the water.
I feel like our beloved Maestro’s last shots at an Oscar were Geisha, War Horse and Lincoln. He totally would have deserved all three, but since he didn’t, a sequel score like Dial of Destiny was already dead in the water.

People in the FSM thread have said that they emailed Matt at LLL and he mailed them a booklet right away .

Dear Maestro,
 
Please, write a full-length concerto for violin and large orchestra dedicated exclusively to me.
As a token of my gratitude, I am sending this assortment of Christmas cookies from Munich.

Ein Sternenzerstörer aus Lebkuchen Foto: starwars_bakery/Instagram
Yours,
ASM
 
One year later...a subtle reminder:

Das Todesstern-Lebkuchenhaus Foto: imgur/TheyWillKnowMeByTheTrailOfDead
 

Yeah I saw the VPO at the Musikverein in 2014 so I'd be due for another visit. If Williams does embark on a European tour he really should schedule a concert at the Concertgebouw in Amsterdam as that place is truly the world's best-sounding hall.

I wouldn't mind using that as an excuse to visit Vienna again 

Ordered from Intrada together with Jane Eyre/Heidi.

Don’t worry, not all 5000 are gone; it’s only “temporarily” out of stock because they’ve sold the first pressed batch. These labels don’t usually press the entire amount of units all once.

Here are some of mine! Love that Williams surprised Anne-Sophie with Happy Birthday at the end!

Here are some of mine! Love that Williams surprised Anne-Sophie with Happy Birthday at the end!

I'd love a proper studio recording of these.!!
 
In retrospect, I feel Williams penchant for securing more versions of his themes in this format ie violin and orchestra is something very important.  After having successfully established film music in the concert hall as well as live to film format It now seems to me he has now entering a new movement of bringing a more sophisticated sound to the concert hall so as to have a more prominent binding position of film music influence.
 
Once a highly snubbed genre is now a thriving platform in the classical arena. So kudos to Williams in helping this grand achievement. 

Here are some of mine! Love that Williams surprised Anne-Sophie with Happy Birthday at the end!

Here are some of mine! Love that Williams surprised Anne-Sophie with Happy Birthday at the end!