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John Williams: A Night At The Movies (October 25th 2011, Lincoln Center, New York Philharmonic)
Started by obiwan71, Feb 11 2011 10:10 PM
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What if contacting JW and meet him all together in name of JWFan, so far that we could find some tickets????
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Posted 05 May 2011 - 07:09 AM
Ever the optimist. I like that.We'll get the tickets. I have a feeling. The VIP ones!
Why, that's a helluva idea!This may turn out to be quite a JWFan reunion. We'll need to plan accordingly--none of this "quick drink" beforehand. We need to make it an event.
I totally agree, it would be so cool to actually have a reunion! Let's do it!
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Posted 15 September 2011 - 08:48 PM
So, as the time draws near I'd like to ask who is also attending this concert, so we could maybe meet and go for a drink before the concert? In case you haven't yet bought the tickets they are still available here (second and third tiers are sold out but there are still (expensive 
) tickets left in first tier and orchestra).
) tickets left in first tier and orchestra).
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Posted 15 September 2011 - 11:50 PM
Is there a set list yet?
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Posted 16 September 2011 - 04:01 AM
I'll be at the concert, anyone else besides us two?
Nope, no program yet.
Is there a set list yet?
Nope, no program yet.
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Posted 16 September 2011 - 11:13 PM
I'll be there too. This will be my second time in NYC. Needless to say, I have fantastic memories of my first stay back in 2008 and am thrilled to go back to attend the concert.
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Posted 17 September 2011 - 01:44 AM
Damn I really want to go to this. Don't think I can afford it though. 
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Posted 17 September 2011 - 01:48 AM
I paid $225 for my ticket. I didn't really want to pay that much, but the last time he was in NYC was 2007, and he's 79 now. He may never come back to NYC after this, so I figured I'd go for it.
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Posted 18 September 2011 - 03:29 PM
Yeah, I was thinking along the same lines and so was MAG-SI and since we're from that far away, we also felt this was our last chance and one not to be missed. We fly to NYC in exactly one month, so we're pretty much starting the final countdown today ...... but the last time he was in NYC was 2007, and he's 79 now. He may never come back to NYC after this, so I figured I'd go for it.
So, at the moment, there are 4 of us: Joe Brausam, obiwan71, MAG-SI and yours truly, but how about many others - Maurizio, JWfangirl1992, proteussyndrome, Yoda75 and Johnnyecks who all expressed interest/intention to attend this concert?
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Posted 18 September 2011 - 06:32 PM
I'm also attending. Given JW's age, this may be my last chance to see him in concert so I've treated myself to VIP orchestra tickets. I only saw him once before at Tanglewood in 2005.
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Posted 18 September 2011 - 07:32 PM
So, at the moment, there are 4 of us: Joe Brausam, obiwan71, MAG-SI and yours truly, but how about many others - Maurizio, JWfangirl1992, proteussyndrome, Yoda75 and Johnnyecks who all expressed interest/intention to attend this concert?
Sadly, I can't join the posse... Family and work obligations prevented me to set up this trip. However, I've already seen JW in concert two times and I even snagged him for a picture, so I can say I already had my moment of glory
Enjoy the concert and have the time of your life!
"It's still baffling to me. I sit down with a pencil and a piece of paper and do my best... The remarkable thing is that my music is heard by billions of people." --John Williams
"Let me say, however, there is no "next" John Williams. Sadly, he is unique--- a figure who simultaneously embodies and transcends the music of all the masters of film music who preceded him (much like Brahms and Wagner of the Romantic era). He comes from a time when the craft of music in film was still one of the ear, heart and mind. Today, sadly, the craft is largely technical. Most composers do not conceive their music "inwardly" but rather at the computer--- and with rather limited skills, musically, at that. The inner spirit knows no boundaries--- our plastic abilities, sadly, do. John is a man of spirit, heart, intellect and soaring music." -- Conrad Pope about John Williams
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Posted 20 September 2011 - 01:22 PM
So were any of you guys hoping to meet up before or after the concert for drinks or a meal? I'll be going alone to the concert because I couldn't convince anyone to spend the money to go, so I'm free to do something.
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Posted 20 September 2011 - 03:40 PM
The website didn't post a program yet, but FSMO posted this blurb about iron their concerts listing....
Oct. 25, New York City, Avery Fisher Hall, John Williams, cond.; “John Williams Conducts the New York Philhamonic,” featuring Spartacus (North), Vertigo (Herrmann), various Williams works, and accompanying film clips.
I'm really excited to hear Spartacus live, that will be awesome!
Oct. 25, New York City, Avery Fisher Hall, John Williams, cond.; “John Williams Conducts the New York Philhamonic,” featuring Spartacus (North), Vertigo (Herrmann), various Williams works, and accompanying film clips.
I'm really excited to hear Spartacus live, that will be awesome!
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Posted 06 October 2011 - 04:34 PM
So he won't be debuting anything from Tintin at this concert?
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Posted 06 October 2011 - 05:11 PM
So he won't be debuting anything from Tintin at this concert?
Who knows. If he performs anything from the new score, it will probably a surprise.
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Posted 07 October 2011 - 08:30 AM
A promo spot for the NY concert:
I think it's likely Williams will perform something from Tintin as a surprise encore.
I think it's likely Williams will perform something from Tintin as a surprise encore.
"It's still baffling to me. I sit down with a pencil and a piece of paper and do my best... The remarkable thing is that my music is heard by billions of people." --John Williams
"Let me say, however, there is no "next" John Williams. Sadly, he is unique--- a figure who simultaneously embodies and transcends the music of all the masters of film music who preceded him (much like Brahms and Wagner of the Romantic era). He comes from a time when the craft of music in film was still one of the ear, heart and mind. Today, sadly, the craft is largely technical. Most composers do not conceive their music "inwardly" but rather at the computer--- and with rather limited skills, musically, at that. The inner spirit knows no boundaries--- our plastic abilities, sadly, do. John is a man of spirit, heart, intellect and soaring music." -- Conrad Pope about John Williams
"Let me say, however, there is no "next" John Williams. Sadly, he is unique--- a figure who simultaneously embodies and transcends the music of all the masters of film music who preceded him (much like Brahms and Wagner of the Romantic era). He comes from a time when the craft of music in film was still one of the ear, heart and mind. Today, sadly, the craft is largely technical. Most composers do not conceive their music "inwardly" but rather at the computer--- and with rather limited skills, musically, at that. The inner spirit knows no boundaries--- our plastic abilities, sadly, do. John is a man of spirit, heart, intellect and soaring music." -- Conrad Pope about John Williams
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Posted 07 October 2011 - 11:46 AM
Really?! Awesome!
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Posted 07 October 2011 - 12:50 PM
It's just speculation on my part, I wish I could know more!
Since the movie will open in those very days in Europe, I thought maybe JW could make a nice Tintin present to an American audience.
Since the movie will open in those very days in Europe, I thought maybe JW could make a nice Tintin present to an American audience.
"It's still baffling to me. I sit down with a pencil and a piece of paper and do my best... The remarkable thing is that my music is heard by billions of people." --John Williams
"Let me say, however, there is no "next" John Williams. Sadly, he is unique--- a figure who simultaneously embodies and transcends the music of all the masters of film music who preceded him (much like Brahms and Wagner of the Romantic era). He comes from a time when the craft of music in film was still one of the ear, heart and mind. Today, sadly, the craft is largely technical. Most composers do not conceive their music "inwardly" but rather at the computer--- and with rather limited skills, musically, at that. The inner spirit knows no boundaries--- our plastic abilities, sadly, do. John is a man of spirit, heart, intellect and soaring music." -- Conrad Pope about John Williams
"Let me say, however, there is no "next" John Williams. Sadly, he is unique--- a figure who simultaneously embodies and transcends the music of all the masters of film music who preceded him (much like Brahms and Wagner of the Romantic era). He comes from a time when the craft of music in film was still one of the ear, heart and mind. Today, sadly, the craft is largely technical. Most composers do not conceive their music "inwardly" but rather at the computer--- and with rather limited skills, musically, at that. The inner spirit knows no boundaries--- our plastic abilities, sadly, do. John is a man of spirit, heart, intellect and soaring music." -- Conrad Pope about John Williams
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Posted 09 October 2011 - 09:58 AM
That would surely be nice but what matters more to me right now is how we could corner him for some autographs and photos after the concert! 
Does anybody who has already been to the Avery Fisher Hall have any idea where he might come out of the building after the concert so we could wait for him there?
Does anybody who has already been to the Avery Fisher Hall have any idea where he might come out of the building after the concert so we could wait for him there?
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Posted 09 October 2011 - 10:33 PM
The stage door, I forget where exactly it is though. I'd love at least a signature too, if not a picture!
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Posted 09 October 2011 - 11:04 PM
Will anybody be recording this (just in case they DO play some Tintin?
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Posted 10 October 2011 - 12:22 AM
The only part I was planning on recording was Spartacus.
That being said, last time Williams conducted the Phil they put the recording on their site for a limited time the following March or April, I believe.
That being said, last time Williams conducted the Phil they put the recording on their site for a limited time the following March or April, I believe.
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Posted 11 October 2011 - 07:07 AM
Sure thing, I'm game and hopefully the others are too!So were any of you guys hoping to meet up before or after the concert for drinks or a meal? I'll be going alone to the concert because I couldn't convince anyone to spend the money to go, so I'm free to do something.
I think maybe after the concert would be even better since we could exchange impressions, opinions etc., though I'm somewhat worried I won't be able to speak, especially if I manage to meet the man after the concert! But we somehow have to agree on something which will enable us to recognise each other as JWFan guys, anybody have any idea?
So, coming to this concert are: MAG-SI, Joe Brausam, obiwan71, dfenton85 and Maglorfin. Did I forget anybody? Yoda75 and Johnnyecks, are you guys coming?
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Posted 14 October 2011 - 07:33 PM
I paid $225 for my ticket. I didn't really want to pay that much, but the last time he was in NYC was 2007, and he's 79 now. He may never come back to NYC after this, so I figured I'd go for it.
Same, 100 more than back in 07 but for the same logic. If this is his last show here I want to make damn sure I got a decent seat =]
EDIT: Back in 04 when I went he came out through the garage immediately got into his limo and left, I was so close I got there as he was stepping in. Last time I hanged around after the Open Rehearsal (which I am quite upset they arent doing this year) and he was signing autographs but by the time I got to the front he was leaving -__-. Bit of bad luck for me
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Posted 14 October 2011 - 10:12 PM
Sure thing, I'm game and hopefully the others are too!
So were any of you guys hoping to meet up before or after the concert for drinks or a meal? I'll be going alone to the concert because I couldn't convince anyone to spend the money to go, so I'm free to do something.
But we somehow have to agree on something which will enable us to recognise each other as JWFan guys, anybody have any idea?
So, coming to this concert are: MAG-SI, Joe Brausam, obiwan71, dfenton85 and Maglorfin. Did I forget anybody? Yoda75 and Johnnyecks, are you guys coming?
After the concert works best for me anyway, because I'll be rushing to get to the concert as it is! I can't get out of work until 5pm that day..
Ways to identify each other....I'm not creative enough to come up with an idea! But I'll definitely be heading for the stage door after the concert to try and catch him, so seeing as I'm sure we all plan to do that it might be a good spot to agree on meeting each other. I'm having a tough time deciding what I'd like to get signed though, if I get the opportunity!
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Posted 15 October 2011 - 12:17 AM
Haha if we come up with something to wear I'm in, but I'm still a youngin' even though I've been a boardie (and a horrible one at that) for the past five years so no drinks for me.
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Posted 15 October 2011 - 01:56 AM
According to the Phil's Facebook, Gil Shaham will be at the concert too! He'll be performing the solos for Schindler's List, Fiddler on the Roof, and Scent of a Woman (Por Una Cabeza). Should be really cool to have him there!
I think I'll bring the Born on the Fourth of July signature edition score for him to sign, if there is the opportunity. I have a strong emotional connection with that score, so I figure it would be appropriate.
I think I'll bring the Born on the Fourth of July signature edition score for him to sign, if there is the opportunity. I have a strong emotional connection with that score, so I figure it would be appropriate.
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Posted 15 October 2011 - 02:32 AM
How about you all wear Iron On shirts of your avatars? 
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Posted 15 October 2011 - 02:34 AM
I bought the original E.T. soundtrack from back in '77 (?) thats definitely coming with me again this year. I really wish he would do a meet and greet type thing, would love for the chance to chat with him.
Edit: Haha Faleel, you guys can have fun with that. I have no need, teenage girl at a John Williams concert I'll stick out like a sore thumb lol
Edit: Haha Faleel, you guys can have fun with that. I have no need, teenage girl at a John Williams concert I'll stick out like a sore thumb lol
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Posted 15 October 2011 - 08:57 AM
It would be great indeed to have a meeting after the concert. Now I'll have to locate that stage door everyone's talking about.
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Posted 17 October 2011 - 05:48 PM
Well, I feel a bit silly. I posted the following in a new thread (thanks whomever moved it), not noticing this one and the asking of similar questions!! Sorry guys! Any info on that stage door would be most welcome!!
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Hello to all! I feel a bit cheeky asking this, not being a regular poster, but here goes. I'm flying in from Ireland next Monday, with the sole purpose of attending the concert with the New York Philharmonic next Tuesday (I fly home on Wednesday!!). As a life long fan of the Maestro, this will be a huge tick off my bucket list. I was wondering if it's worth my while bringing along anything for him to sign. Does anyone know if he signs at the stage door at his concerts or is it purely down to luck, being in the right place at the right time? Attending the concert will be unbelievably brilliant, I know it will; getting a chance to meet him, even for a couple of seconds and thank him for the music would be incredible. Has anyone had the pleasure or can anyone offer advice? Many thanks.
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Hello to all! I feel a bit cheeky asking this, not being a regular poster, but here goes. I'm flying in from Ireland next Monday, with the sole purpose of attending the concert with the New York Philharmonic next Tuesday (I fly home on Wednesday!!). As a life long fan of the Maestro, this will be a huge tick off my bucket list. I was wondering if it's worth my while bringing along anything for him to sign. Does anyone know if he signs at the stage door at his concerts or is it purely down to luck, being in the right place at the right time? Attending the concert will be unbelievably brilliant, I know it will; getting a chance to meet him, even for a couple of seconds and thank him for the music would be incredible. Has anyone had the pleasure or can anyone offer advice? Many thanks.
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Posted 17 October 2011 - 10:00 PM
Williams does not have a history of signing things at the NY Phil concerts. In fact, if I remember correctly JWFanGirl got royally snubbed at the last one.
That being said, it's worth the try. I'll certainly be waiting for him!
That being said, it's worth the try. I'll certainly be waiting for him!
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Posted 18 October 2011 - 09:49 PM
Williams does not have a history of signing things at the NY Phil concerts. In fact, if I remember correctly JWFanGirl got royally snubbed at the last one.
That being said, it's worth the try. I'll certainly be waiting for him!
I wasn't completely snubbed, but I believe I was 15 at the last concert and I was waiting by the stage of the Open Rehearsal as he was talking to the head violinist and I was like calling his name trying to get his attention with a few other people and he ignored us all. Not gonna lie I was pretty upset, especially only being fifteen but he is a busy man.
I definitely am going to be a little more aggressive in trying to get his autograph this time especially if it may be my last opportunity!
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Posted 18 October 2011 - 09:58 PM
I wasn't completely snubbed, but I believe I was 15 at the last concert, and I was like calling his name trying to get his attention and he ignored me. Not gonna lie I was pretty upset, especially only being fifteen but he is a busy man.
I definitely am going to be a little more aggressive in trying to get his autograph this time especially if it may be my last opportunity!
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