WilliamsStarShip2282 308 Posted July 9, 2015 Share Posted July 9, 2015 Hey everyone, I just happened to be checking the Tanglewood schedule for this summer to see if the new Williams piece would be broadcast on the radio and I looked at the schedule for Tanglewood on Parade which seems to have changed again. It's quite confusing in that the artist line up does not show an appearance by Williams, but when you look at the program itself, it clearly says " John Williams- Conductor". Contacted the Bso and they were useless as always. Can anyone confirm or deny? http://www.bso.org/Performance/Detail/69864/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bespin 8,475 Posted July 9, 2015 Share Posted July 9, 2015 I don't want to burst the bubble of anyone, but I would be very surprise if John Williams conducts again, at least for complete concerts.When was the last time he conducted in public? In october 2014? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WilliamsStarShip2282 308 Posted July 9, 2015 Author Share Posted July 9, 2015 The insiders say he's fine, he all blocked up with Star Wars as I've heard tell. Although I've heard on the podium he's just find. It might just be the long distance travel So the final word is Yes, he's expected to be there for Tanglewood on Parade according to someone at the BSO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bespin 8,475 Posted July 9, 2015 Share Posted July 9, 2015 So the final word is Yes, he's expected to be there for Tanglewood on ParadeWell, "expected" like in "Keep buying tickets", that means nothing more, nothing less! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WilliamsStarShip2282 308 Posted July 9, 2015 Author Share Posted July 9, 2015 Yeah that really annoys me. Im almost positive they knew he wasnt going to be there for film night in boston but they didnt want to lose the ticket sales. They also mention that " the schedule and artists appearances are always open to change". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Mark 3,625 Posted July 9, 2015 Share Posted July 9, 2015 I also doubt Williams will be conducting any concerts this summerHe just had a back injury, why risk hurting it again while he's still working on Star Wars Bespin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balahkay 627 Posted July 9, 2015 Share Posted July 9, 2015 Well, they can't guarantee Williams or anyone will be at any given concert. Things happen. What else are they going to say? As of now, he's expected to be present.I also doubt Williams will be conducting any concerts this summerHe just had a back injury, why risk hurting it again while he's still working on Star WarsThat's probably for the best. He deserves the rest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted July 9, 2015 Share Posted July 9, 2015 Oi!Don't jinx it! I'm supposed to be seeing him in August Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thor 7,464 Posted July 9, 2015 Share Posted July 9, 2015 You're screwed, Stefan Cosmatos. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted July 9, 2015 Share Posted July 9, 2015 Cosmatos?Do I sound greek to you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thor 7,464 Posted July 10, 2015 Share Posted July 10, 2015 Yes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted July 10, 2015 Share Posted July 10, 2015 I have too much money for that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chinaismine 64 Posted July 12, 2015 Share Posted July 12, 2015 Looks like the page was updated again with a more specific program:BOSTON SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA, ANDRIS NELSONS, conductorBERLIOZ Roman Carnival OvertureRAVEL Pavane for a Dead PrincessSHOSTAKOVICH "Romance" from The GadflySHOSTAKOVICH "Galop" from CheryomushkiTANGLEWOOD MUSIC CENTER ORCHESTRA, STÉPHANE DENÈVE, conductor, TAMARA SMIRNOVA, violin soloistJOHN WILLIAMS Sound the Bells!JOHN WILLIAMS Slow movement of Violin Concerto (Tamara Smirnova, soloist)JOHN WILLIAMS JUST DOWN WEST STREET...on the leftBOSTON POPS ORCHESTRA, KEITH LOCKHART, conductorKABALEVSKY Overture to Colas Breugnon"Old Blues Eyes at 100", a tribute to Frank SinatraFISCHER-NESTICO "Chicago" MYROW/GORDON-OSSEER "You Make Me Feel So Young MANN-SCHWARTZ "In the Wee Small Hours of the Morning" KANDER/EBB-BYERS "New York, New York"BOSTON POPS ORCHESTRA, JOHN WILLIAMS, conductorWILLIAMS "Princess Leia's Theme" and "Throne Room and Finale" from Star WarsBOSTON SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA & TANGLEWOOD MUSIC CENTER ORCHESTRA, ANDRIS NELSONS, conductorTCHAIKOVSKY 1812 OvertureI'll be attending the concert, so I'm crossing my fingers that this is accurate and JW will be there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Mark 3,625 Posted July 13, 2015 Share Posted July 13, 2015 he's only conducting 2 pieces? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 37,281 Posted July 13, 2015 Share Posted July 13, 2015 Tanglewood on Parade is a different concert from Tanglewood Film Night, which is the concert Stefan and I are going to Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom 4,633 Posted July 13, 2015 Share Posted July 13, 2015 They updated the concert program with less than a month to go and Williams is on it. I think it is a virtual lock that he will be in Lenox from early August until after film night. I would bet there will be another week or so scoring session in LA before he goes as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foxfan 128 Posted July 13, 2015 Share Posted July 13, 2015 Too bad I'm working and can't drive down after work that Tuesday night. Looks like an even better program than Film Night. I attended the "On Parade" concert a few years ago and John Williams had the honor of conducting the Tchaikovsky 1812! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted July 14, 2015 Share Posted July 14, 2015 Why is that an honor? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foxfan 128 Posted July 14, 2015 Share Posted July 14, 2015 Because you have the full forces of both the BSO (professional) and the Tanglewood Music Center Orchestra (students) combined on stage plus canons on the lawn at your disposal for one of the most epic pieces in the repertoire. For the TMC fellows, performing under JW's baton was certainly the highlight of their summer (2010, I think).Of course, most attendees take the piece completely of out context... because nothing says 'AMERICA' like the Russians whooping the French! Lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted July 14, 2015 Share Posted July 14, 2015 It's just a piece of music like any other. I don't see why it would be an honor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thor 7,464 Posted July 14, 2015 Share Posted July 14, 2015 So Stefan -- you mean Tchaikovsky should have been honoured having John Williams conduct his piece? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted July 14, 2015 Share Posted July 14, 2015 No. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thor 7,464 Posted July 14, 2015 Share Posted July 14, 2015 He, he.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted July 14, 2015 Share Posted July 14, 2015 Okaaay... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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