Ricard 608 Report post Posted December 5, 2017 Updated April 19, 2018 CHICAGOApril 26, 27, 28 & 29, 2018 Chicago Symphony Orchestra conducted by JOHN WILLIAMS and Richard KaufmanPerformance details – Discussion thread BOSTONMay 23 & 24, 2018 Boston Pops Orchestra conducted by JOHN WILLIAMS and Thomas WilkinsPerformance details - Discussion thread BALTIMOREJune 13, 2018 Baltimore Symphony Orchestra conducted by JOHN WILLIAMS and Marin AlsopPerformance details – Discussion thread TANGLEWOOD (Tanglewood on Parade)August 7, 2018 Boston Pops Orchestra, Boston Symphony Orchestra and Tanglewood Music Center Orchestra conducted by JOHN WILLIAMS, Charles Dutoit, Keith Lockhart and Bramwell TobeyPerformance details – Discussion thread TANGLEWOOD (Film Night)August 11, 2018 Boston Pops Orchestra, BSO and TMCO conducted by JOHN WILLIAMS and Andris NelsonsPerformance details – Discussion thread TANGLEWOOD (The Bernstein Centennial Celebration)August 25, 2018 Various performers and conductors including JOHN WILLIAMS. New work for cello and orchestra, performed by Yo-Yo Ma. – Premieres on August 19 with Andris Nelsons and Yo-Yo MaPerformance details – Discussion thread HOLLYWOOD BOWLAugust 31, September 1 & 2, 2018 Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra conducted by JOHN WILLIAMS / Additional conductor TBAPerformance details - Discussion thread LONDON October 26, 2018 London Symphony Orchestra conducted by JOHN WILLIAMSPerformance details – Discussion thread See also:JWFan Concert Reviews (Over 150 reviews of performances conducted by John Williams from 2002 to 2018, including photos, audio & videos) 8 2 Jay, pete, Mari and 7 others reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jay 6632 Report post Posted December 5, 2017 I applaud this effort post! 2 Ricard and Sandor reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
leeallen01 869 Report post Posted December 5, 2017 Baltimore Tickets are on sale btw to anyone who was interested. I have tickets to two Chicago dates and might go to Baltimore too and pair that with a holiday in New York. 1 MrScratch reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thor 1356 Report post Posted December 6, 2017 Awesome schedule for you lucky Americans. He's more active than Morricone at this point (who only has three 2018 concerts in Italy booked at this point). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Caliburn 20 Report post Posted December 6, 2017 10 minutes ago, Thor said: Awesome schedule for you lucky Americans. He's more active than Morricone at this point (who only has three 2018 concerts in Italy booked at this point). Yup, and I will be in Florence :-) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jurassic Shark 802 Report post Posted December 6, 2017 16 minutes ago, Thor said: Awesome schedule for you lucky Americans. He's more active than Morricone at this point (who only has three 2018 concerts in Italy booked at this point). I haven't found a single recording of a Morricone concert where the playing is satisfactory. Usually, his concerts sound under-rehearsed, or he's just using crappy orchestras. 1 Jediwashington reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Caliburn 20 Report post Posted December 6, 2017 Hmm, I cannot remember any problems with the performance of the concert I attended in 2012 in Antwerp. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jurassic Shark 802 Report post Posted December 6, 2017 2 minutes ago, Caliburn said: Hmm, I cannot remember any problems with the performance of the concert I attended in 2012 in Antwerp. I'm talking about his concert recordings, usually done in Italy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Caliburn 20 Report post Posted December 6, 2017 ah ok my bad Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jurassic Shark 802 Report post Posted December 6, 2017 Just now, Caliburn said: ah ok my bad No worries! It's good to hear he held a decent concert in Antwerp. He canceled his concert i Trondheim some years ago... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thor 1356 Report post Posted December 6, 2017 I saw him live in Royal Albert Hall back in...I think it was 2009 or 2010. Pretty good performance. Surely, someone must have recorded some of the concerts he did back then? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jurassic Shark 802 Report post Posted December 6, 2017 1 hour ago, Thor said: I saw him live in Royal Albert Hall back in...I think it was 2009 or 2010. Pretty good performance. Surely, someone must have recorded some of the concerts he did back then? I didn't. If you find any good concert recording of Morricone, please let me know. It has to be better than decent, otherwise I won't bother with it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
leeallen01 869 Report post Posted December 7, 2017 I now have tickets for Chicago 26th and 27th dates, and Baltimore as well. Who needs money...and food...or shelter...or a future. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jediwashington 39 Report post Posted December 9, 2017 On 12/6/2017 at 1:33 PM, Jurassic Shark said: I haven't found a single recording of a Morricone concert where the playing is satisfactory. Usually, his concerts sound under-rehearsed, or he's just using crappy orchestras. I've been in Milan for 6 months and I can confirm this is an Italian Orchestra thing; unless it's La Scala or one of the major opera house orchestras, they are usually out of tune and messy. Not really their fault; it's nearly impossible for full orchestras to make enough money here for full time positions because the Italian government basically only funds opera houses as part of their heritage management and there is no culture of philanthropy except for a few foundations (but they usually prefer to fund museums and artwork over music). 1 Jurassic Shark reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thor 1356 Report post Posted December 9, 2017 Wow, that's sad. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Estel_mm 0 Report post Posted December 11, 2017 Hi guys, I don't really post here much but somehow I missed the ticket announcement for JW in Chicago. My wife tried to buy tickets as an Xmas gift but it seems its sold out. It has been a lifelong dream to see Williams in concert. If its alright me asking, would like to ask if anyone has any extra tickets you want to sell I would love to pay for 2 tickets so I can bring my wife. Thank you! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MJediWars 0 Report post Posted December 20, 2017 I apologize if this is not the right area to post or ask my question: I was interested in going to John Williams' Film Night at Tanglewood. My 10 year old twins and myself are huge John Williams fans. My concern was if he would be performing most of his own works there, we are huge Star Wars, Harry Potter, E.T., Idiana Jones/Raiders, Superman, etc Fans. I wasnt sure if the music being performed was more of a collection of pieces by other composers who had films come out during the year? If anyone has been to one of these concerts in the past that could shed some light on this subject, it wouldf be greatly appreciated. Thank You. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ricard 608 Report post Posted December 20, 2017 Yes, John Williams will most likely conduct a selection of his own works during the second half of the show, as he did in 2017 and 2016, including music from The Last Jedi. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
idril 87 Report post Posted December 30, 2017 No UK... all so very far away... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Richard 1645 Report post Posted December 31, 2017 Unfortunately, idril, JW hasn't given a public performance in the UK, since 4th. July, 1998. Thankfully (and not wishing to boast, by any means) I was at that concert. 1 idril reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
theMaestraX 5 Report post Posted December 31, 2017 I too was there also for both nights! Seated very near to his podium I can recall! Still have the leaflet advertising the concert in 1998 - whadda nite! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Richard 1645 Report post Posted January 1 Actually, he did four nights, 1st to 4th July. I was at 2nd and 4th. Which ones were you at? I don't have any leaflets, or programmes, but I did get my vinyl copy of THE TOWERING INFERNO (the first JW OST I ever bought) signed on the 4th. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thor 1356 Report post Posted January 3 Back in '98, I was in the army. Besides, I had very little means and opportunity to travel to London for the occasion, although I got a postcard greeting from those that did. Little did I know that it would be his last concert appearance in Europe! Thank God I managed to see him twice in the US since then. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
idril 87 Report post Posted January 5 That's insane - and depressing. But lucky you for being there! I was too young and didn't live in the UK then... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
someonefun124 424 Report post Posted January 19 All these concerts and not one in Houston. We have a wonderful orchestra here, Williams! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ricard 608 Report post Posted January 19 Main post updated with the May 23 & 24 Boston concerts (John Williams & Thomas Wilkins conduct the BSO). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nightscape94 947 Report post Posted January 25 Wouldn't expect Dutoit to be part of that Tanglewood event anymore. 1 Jurassic Shark reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Breadstick Basilisk 51 Report post Posted February 3 Does anyone know if Philly is all sold out? Sorry, not familiar with how fast JW concerts sell-out as I've never been to one. But hoping to go this year before it's too late. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
leeallen01 869 Report post Posted February 8 On 03/02/2018 at 6:07 AM, Breadstick Basilisk said: Does anyone know if Philly is all sold out? Sorry, not familiar with how fast JW concerts sell-out as I've never been to one. But hoping to go this year before it's too late. Tickets have just gone on sale now! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Breadstick Basilisk 51 Report post Posted February 8 Just got mine! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
leeallen01 869 Report post Posted February 11 So the Indianapolis concerts are today and tomorrow. Anyone going? I think Williams is listed as the only conductor... would love to know if he is conducting the whole thing himself. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FC4L 79 Report post Posted February 14 Hollywood Bowl lists Movie Night for Sunday, Sept 2. Doubtful there's 3 Williams concerts this year as there have been for the past 2 years, if at all. 1 Ricard reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
