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Red 5 standing by!
 

I am going to the evening performance and very much looking forward to it, once I have sobered up from my Sunday lunch.
 

It was a great concert!
 
 
 

Although I have attended a lot of concerts featuring John Williams' music for the Star Wars films over the years, this one had so much that I had not heard live in concert before.  You could tell the concert had been put together by genuine Williams fans, so well done to @mahler3 (whom I spotted waiting in the wings a few times!) and to @TownerFan who was evidently responsible for the informative and pleasingly accurate programme notes.
 
As well as the UK concert premiere of music from The Rise of Skywalker posted above by @Biodome, yesterday was the first time I had heard the revised version of Han Solo and the Princess in concert.  It might take a bit of getting used to, but having heard it live I think it's a grower.  I was happy that the full version of Luke and Leia (apparently conductor Stephen Bell's favourite piece of music from the saga) was played rather than the truncated version heard sometimes more recently.  The Lucasfilm Logo, The Adventures of Han Solo and The Rebellion is Reborn were also treats which I had not sampled live before.
 
I thought the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra was excellent yesterday evening.  I did not notice any flubbed notes at all, the exposed horn solos in Princess Leia's Theme and Luke and Leia usually very unforgiving but both played perfectly.  I was in the choir seats immediately behind the xylophone, glockenspiel, vibraphone, cowbells, etc. and I loved watching the percussionists dart about between the various instruments.  I had not noticed before that the opening of Rey's Theme was played on vibraphone, glockenspiel and marimba.  It was also nice that the conductor made the first violins stand after The Asteroid Field, as the other sections of the orchestra usually get the love.
 
Here are a few grainy photos taken from my vantage point.
 

I just booked a ticket for this event plus flights and a hotel. I'm coming down from Scotland. If there are any more Scots (or anyone) who wants to go for a pint after the event please let me know. Cheers Raymond 

Thanks Ricard & Jason. Hope to see many JWFans in London next month. Something special is also being planned the day before this concert so mark your diary. More info soon!
 
Oh, and seeing as you asked so nicely:
 

Episode 1: The Phantom Menace 
 
Star Wars Main Theme and Arrival at Naboo (03:00)
 
The Flag Parade (03:00)
 
Anakin’s Theme (04:00)
 
Duel of the Fates (04:00) with SATB Choir
 
Episode 2: Attack of the Clones
 
Across the Stars (05:00)
 
Episode 3: Revenge of the Sith
 
Battle of the Heroes (04:00) with SATB Choir
 
Episode 4: A New Hope
 
The Cantina Band (02:00)
 
Here They Come! (02:00)
 
Princess Leia’s Theme (04:00)
 
Episode 5: The Empire Strikes Back
 
The Asteroid Field (04:00)
 
Yoda’s Theme (03:00)
 
Han Solo and the Princess (05:00)
 
Carbon Freeze & The Imperial March (04:00)
 
 
--------- Interval -----------
 
 
LUCASFILM LOGO FANFARE (30 secs)
 
Episode 6: Return of the Jedi
 
The Forest Battle (04:00)
 
Luke and Leia (05:00)
 
Parade of the Ewoks (04:00)
 
Episode 7: The Force Awakens
 
March of the Resistance (02:00)
 
Rey’s Theme (03:00)
 
X-Wing Scherzo (2:30)
 
Episode 8: The Last Jedi
 
The Rebellion is Reborn (04:00)
 
Episode 9: The Rise of Skywalker
 
The Rise of Skywalker (5:00)
 
Rey and Ben (3:00)
 
The Adventures of Han Solo from Solo: A Star Wars Story (04:00)
 
 

This is going to be an event tailored to JW fans and the prizes are fantastic!
 
Each attendee will receive something special and we have lots of surprises in store.
 
See you there.

Lovely - an event in the home town!

Podcast draw ticket purchased! 

@Ricard will you help promote this wonderful event via the main page?

Definitely! I was planning to post it today and keep it on top of the page for as long as possible.

Thanks Ricard & Jason. Hope to see many JWFans in London next month. Something special is also being planned the day before this concert so mark your diary. More info soon!
 
Oh, and seeing as you asked so nicely:
 

Episode 1: The Phantom Menace 
 
Star Wars Main Theme and Arrival at Naboo (03:00)
 
The Flag Parade (03:00)
 
Anakin’s Theme (04:00)
 
Duel of the Fates (04:00) with SATB Choir
 
Episode 2: Attack of the Clones
 
Across the Stars (05:00)
 
Episode 3: Revenge of the Sith
 
Battle of the Heroes (04:00) with SATB Choir
 
Episode 4: A New Hope
 
The Cantina Band (02:00)
 
Here They Come! (02:00)
 
Princess Leia’s Theme (04:00)
 
Episode 5: The Empire Strikes Back
 
The Asteroid Field (04:00)
 
Yoda’s Theme (03:00)
 
Han Solo and the Princess (05:00)
 
Carbon Freeze & The Imperial March (04:00)
 
 
--------- Interval -----------
 
 
LUCASFILM LOGO FANFARE (30 secs)
 
Episode 6: Return of the Jedi
 
The Forest Battle (04:00)
 
Luke and Leia (05:00)
 
Parade of the Ewoks (04:00)
 
Episode 7: The Force Awakens
 
March of the Resistance (02:00)
 
Rey’s Theme (03:00)
 
X-Wing Scherzo (2:30)
 
Episode 8: The Last Jedi
 
The Rebellion is Reborn (04:00)
 
Episode 9: The Rise of Skywalker
 
The Rise of Skywalker (5:00)
 
Rey and Ben (3:00)
 
The Adventures of Han Solo from Solo: A Star Wars Story (04:00)
 
 

This is going to be an event tailored to JW fans and the prizes are fantastic!
 
Each attendee will receive something special and we have lots of surprises in store.
 
See you there.

I'll be there!

This sounds like a blast. I would so be there if it wasn’t for that pesky Atlantic Ocean thing. How long to swim that??
 
In all seriousness Legacy of John Williams is killing it and I hope those that can attend have an amazing time!
 
 Bravo @mahler3 and @TownerFan!

This is going to be an event tailored to JW fans and the prizes are fantastic!
 
Each attendee will receive something special and we have lots of surprises in store.
 
See you there.

This is going to be an event tailored to JW fans and the prizes are fantastic!
 
Each attendee will receive something special and we have lots of surprises in store.
 
See you there.

This is going to be an event tailored to JW fans and the prizes are fantastic!
 
Each attendee will receive something special and we have lots of surprises in store.
 
See you there.

This is going to be an event tailored to JW fans and the prizes are fantastic!
 
Each attendee will receive something special and we have lots of surprises in store.
 
See you there.

This is going to be an event tailored to JW fans and the prizes are fantastic!
 
Each attendee will receive something special and we have lots of surprises in store.
 
See you there.

This is going to be an event tailored to JW fans and the prizes are fantastic!
 
Each attendee will receive something special and we have lots of surprises in store.
 
See you there.

This is going to be an event tailored to JW fans and the prizes are fantastic!
 
Each attendee will receive something special and we have lots of surprises in store.
 
See you there.

This is going to be an event tailored to JW fans and the prizes are fantastic!
 
Each attendee will receive something special and we have lots of surprises in store.
 
See you there.

ANNOUNCEMENT! A SPECIAL EVENT IN LONDON FOR FANS OF JOHN WILLIAMS! Do you wish to attend a "live version" of our podcast show? This is your chance! On Saturday 21 October, The Legacy of John Williams will host a special in-person event featuring historic London Symphony Orchestra former musicians Eric Crees and Hugh Seenan, film music scholar Emilio Audissino and, joining remotely from Los Angeles, soundtrack producer Mike Matessino. The attendees will also have the chance to participate in a special screening and win exclusive items! READ MORE tinyurl.com/5cvnxntt REGISTER HERE www.wegottickets.com/event/592121   https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=865959218573841&set=a.200527905116979    

Well count me in!