Genius_Gone_Insane 5 Posted June 18, 2013 Posted June 18, 2013 http://www.sfsymphony.org/Buy-Tickets/2013-2014/John-Williams-Maestro-of-the-Movies?utm_medium=Story1&utm_campaign=DSH&utm_content=Williams&utm_source=Email-061813&fullsite=true&utm_source=Email-061813&fullsite=trueYes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
indy4 159 Posted June 18, 2013 Posted June 18, 2013 Wow, I may be in the area in September---thanks for sharing!!
KK 3,310 Posted June 19, 2013 Posted June 19, 2013 Hmmm...this isn't impossible for me. I might actually have a chance at arranging a trip at this time. I'll have to check though...
Ricard 2,381 Posted June 19, 2013 Posted June 19, 2013 Is 2013 a record year?2007 was busier. I don't think it's a farewell tour
Incanus 5,858 Posted June 19, 2013 Posted June 19, 2013 I can't but admire and marvel the man. He is 81 and still going strong. I guess this is his way of connecting with the fans since he isn't the social media (or computer) kind of guy. Ricard 1
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 11,080 Posted June 19, 2013 Posted June 19, 2013 Is 2013 a record year?2007 was busier. I don't think it's a farewell tour I hope you are right my friend!
Thor 9,312 Posted June 19, 2013 Posted June 19, 2013 It better not be!San Francisco is great, btw -- by far the highlight of my California trip last year. I would love to return, but probably in a few years. So the combination of SF and Williams is potent right there!
Thor 9,312 Posted June 19, 2013 Posted June 19, 2013 I've been there!I thought Boston was your first trip to the US?
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 11,080 Posted June 19, 2013 Posted June 19, 2013 No, i went to California in 1987
Ricard 2,381 Posted June 19, 2013 Posted June 19, 2013 I went to California in 1987Really? Which month?
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 11,080 Posted June 19, 2013 Posted June 19, 2013 probably june/july/august
Ricard 2,381 Posted June 19, 2013 Posted June 19, 2013 I was in SF from August 21. It was also my first visit to the States.
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 11,080 Posted June 19, 2013 Posted June 19, 2013 I could speak English perfectly!
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 11,080 Posted June 19, 2013 Posted June 19, 2013 It has served me well, even today!
JoeinAR 1,955 Posted June 19, 2013 Posted June 19, 2013 I've been to San Francisco, several times, it was like I was drawn there for some reason as if it was some strange mecca!!! Jay 1
karelm 3,217 Posted June 21, 2013 Posted June 21, 2013 I can't but admire and marvel the man. He is 81 and still going strong. I guess this is his way of connecting with the fans since he isn't the social media (or computer) kind of guy. I believe these concerts are not a "farewell" tour but rather a gift to the orchestra since these concerts are typically at reduced rates or donated time from the maestro but will sell out. I understand there is a long series of concerts planned for this purpose. Baltimore symphony concert two weeks ago was an example. I'm playing with them now and they were all blown away by JW. I'll right up some of the comments I heard when I return but they are in total awe of the experience. Joni Wiljami 1
Genius_Gone_Insane 5 Posted July 22, 2013 Author Posted July 22, 2013 I am going to have a fucking heart attack. Tickets went on sale 18 minutes ago. I had the two best seats in my cart. Ready to pay. And then the server crashed I think. The site is super slow and the phone lines are jammed. Anyone else have any luck getting tickets? I am SOOOOOOOOOOOOOO pissed!!!!!
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 11,080 Posted July 22, 2013 Posted July 22, 2013 I was so stressed ordering tickets for Boston on Dec 5 last year. Internet ground to a halt!
Genius_Gone_Insane 5 Posted July 22, 2013 Author Posted July 22, 2013 Dammit to hell. Well the server came up but I lost my perfect seats. I am fucking pissed. But I have pretty good seats so I can't complain too much. Still it is bittersweet.Yes I think I should have logged in first. Maybe that would have helped. I guess it is good to know this is common experience. But who are the lucky folks who got my tickets??
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 11,080 Posted July 22, 2013 Posted July 22, 2013 You didn't log in first?Dude you have NO reason to complain!
Genius_Gone_Insane 5 Posted July 22, 2013 Author Posted July 22, 2013 Why not? I had the tickets in my cart.
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 11,080 Posted July 22, 2013 Posted July 22, 2013 You always log in first! That's what killed it man!
indy4 159 Posted July 22, 2013 Posted July 22, 2013 Site wasn't working for me almost immediately at 10 AM. I spent about 1.5 hours calling until I was finally put on hold. Got tickets, and cannot wait!!!Spielberg's gonna be there!http://www.sfsymphony.org/Buy-Tickets/2013-2014/John-Williams-Maestro-of-the-Movies.aspx
Genius_Gone_Insane 5 Posted July 23, 2013 Author Posted July 23, 2013 According to the web site there are about 4 tickets left. Unbelievable.
Big John 3 Posted August 9, 2013 Posted August 9, 2013 I am going to have a fucking heart attack. Tickets went on sale 18 minutes ago. I had the two best seats in my cart. Ready to pay. And then the server crashed I think. The site is super slow and the phone lines are jammed. Anyone else have any luck getting tickets? I am SOOOOOOOOOOOOOO pissed!!!!!I had the EXACT same thing happen to me. Took about 10 minutes for the site to recover. I ended up getting seats just 4 rows back from what I initially had, but more to the aisle side of center. Frustrating. But still, I cannot wait!!!
indy4 159 Posted August 27, 2013 Posted August 27, 2013 Program!!Richard A. Whiting Hooray for Hollywood (with film)Williams Suite from Far and AwayWilliams Three Pieces from Harry Potter Hedwig’s Theme Nimbus 2000 Harry’s Wonderful WorldWilliams “Dartmoor, 1912” from War HorseWilliams Star Wars Main Title-Intermission-Steven Spielberg hostWilliams Excerpts from Close Encounters of the Third Kind (with film)Techniques of Film ScoringWilliams The Circus Train Chase from Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade (with film)Williams “The Duel” from The Adventures of Tintin (with film)Williams Theme from Schindler’s ListWilliams “Adventures on Earth” from E.T. The Extra-Terrestrialhttp://www.sfsymphony.org/About-Us/Press-Room/Press-Releases/Steven-Spielberg-and-John-Williams.aspx
indy4 159 Posted August 27, 2013 Posted August 27, 2013 I'm most excited for Far and Away, I don't think I've ever seen it live. And I can't remember if I've seen the "Indy's First Adventure" live or not.I guess this means no Book Thief teaser (although I guess he could be saving it for an encore).
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 11,080 Posted August 27, 2013 Posted August 27, 2013 Has JW ever debuted a score in concert before the film came out?If he did It would not have been 3 months before. airmanjerm 1
Ricard 2,381 Posted August 27, 2013 Posted August 27, 2013 Yes, he played Hedwig's Theme before HPSS was released.
Maurizio 6,070 Posted August 27, 2013 Posted August 27, 2013 He premiered also "The Imperial March" and "Yoda's Theme" in one of his very first Pops concerts in 1980, a few days before the film was released.However, it's not up to JW to perform a piece from a not-yet-released film. Permission must be accorded with the movie studio and production company, as they have publishing/performing rights on the music. Considering how sensible they became in recent years to give out much details from upcoming films, I guess it's quite unlikely JW will perform anything from The Book Thief before the film and soundtrack album are released.
Smeltington 1,795 Posted August 27, 2013 Posted August 27, 2013 Very similar setlist to the Atlanta concert I attended last year (which also had Spielberg present for the second half). Also, at that concert I had hoped he'd premiere something from Lincoln, but no such luck.
indy4 159 Posted August 29, 2013 Posted August 29, 2013 My friends are selling 2 tickets to this concert: http://www.jwfan.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=23508#entry931430
JamieC 13 Posted September 2, 2013 Posted September 2, 2013 I remember hearing Summon the Heroes live, before it was available on cd , when I went to see JW conduct in London in the summer of 1996. The cd release 'Summon the Heroes' tied in with the concert performance to some degree as I recall buying the cd that night after the show. It was then a few weeks later that I recall seeing JW conduct the theme live at the opening ceremony of Atlanta Games. Happy memories. JC
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