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I can't remember. It's like with Star Wars episodes...

Right now I am trying to keep expectations low because we are in this strange transitional situation between post-pandemic relieve and pre-fourth-wave fear.
 
I currently would expect that we get a shorter concert than in Vienna with no interval. But who knows? Since the spacing in the auditorium has been given up (but the masks haven't), one could just as well justify an interval so people get a chance for some fresh air and aerosols.
 
The worst-case-scenario is the "Digital Concert Hall only" solution without audience, a light-weight back-up conductor from Germany with a kind video message from LA.

Right now I am trying to keep expectations low because we are in this strange transitional situation between post-pandemic relieve and pre-fourth-wave fear.
 
I currently would expect that we get a shorter concert than in Vienna with no interval. But who knows? Since the spacing in the auditorium has been given up (but the masks haven't), one could just as well justify an interval so people get a chance for some fresh air and aerosols.
 
The worst-case-scenario is the "Digital Concert Hall only" solution without audience, a light-weight back-up conductor from Germany with a kind video message from LA.

The Elegy is around 6 min and from SYT - or vice-versa:
 
 

Yes, maybe something like the Vienna 2018 programme with Geisha?
 
Seven Years in Tibet is basically already on the list.
 
Hoping for Rise of Skywalker and BFG suites and also Harry's Wonderous World.
 
Yoda's Theme, Han and/or [Princess Leia], Superman and an Indy Scherzo would also make sense (with regard to a possible DG platinum release to compliment the golden Vienna programme).
 
Do we need another Flight to Neverland version? What could be an alternative Overture? Superman? 

I think so too. I suppose the program will be very different - hopefully! - not only because there'll be no Anne-Sophie Mutter. There would be no point in repeating program from Vienna, except for the biggest hits - Main Title from Star Wars, The Imperial March, The Raider's March, maybe two more. Williams is aware that the concert is being recorded. We'll probably hear Schindler's List again, but this time Theme.

Yes, maybe something like the Vienna 2018 programme with Geisha?
 
Seven Years in Tibet is basically already on the list.
 
Hoping for Rise of Skywalker and BFG suites and also Harry's Wonderous World.
 
Yoda's Theme, Han and/or [Princess Leia], Superman and an Indy Scherzo would also make sense (with regard to a possible DG platinum release to compliment the golden Vienna programme).
 
Do we need another Flight to Neverland version? What could be an alternative Overture? Superman? 

A little 20 year retrospective podcast for anyone interested...
 
https://leadingtone.podbean.com/e/ai-artificial-intelligence/

https://www.berliner-philharmoniker.de/konzerte/kalender/details/53783/
 
John Williams conducts the Berliner Philharmoniker in Berlin
 
14., 15., 16. October 2021
 
(to be streamed 16. October)
 
Suscriptions on sale now!
https://www.digitalconcerthall.com/de/concert/53783?a=bph_webseite&c=true

Precautionary panic buy is the right expression. Or simply obsession (here we go again). Rather pay for vacant seats than to sit in front of a black screen ("This service is currently unavailable") on August 9 with tears in my eyes and quivering hands.
 
I'm lucky though to live 3.5 hrs train ride from Berlin and will book a MotelOne which is reasonable. So the Mehta, Järvi, Petrenko gigs come as real added value.
 
That said, it's interesting to see which other Abos are already sold out...Rattle, Barenboim...

Oh God, how many times is DG going to release this one?

Concerto de Aranjuez (John Williams/ Daniel Barenboim) (Germany, 1998) - YouTube
 
 

Yeah I purchased the same for €135! 

Fantastic news!! I have a feeling it will go smoothly, without any problems. Of course, I'm also going to these concerts, maybe not three, but maybe two, like in Vienna. Or at least one if there is a problem with the tickets. In addition, it will be filmed - Berlin Philharmonic has a great video recording system - which probably means that we will receive another wonderful Blu-ray release next year.

Got tickets to series C!!! Woohoo!!!

Yes, so the "Total subscription ticket price" should be "Basic ticket price (excl. fee)" + "Advance booking fee".
But they messed up the calculation of the "Basic ticket price (excl. fee)" hence the confusion.

ER Row 5
 
I think the commercial directors couldn't care less. They can sell it as a social spacing measure.
 
The acoustics would also improve on the non-JW dates (more reverberation, less smart phones going off, less coughing, less chiming of golden bracelets, less rustling from thumbing through program booklets).

It's not really common practice and presumably due the pandemic to provide mutual flexibility/security I believe...

Thanks so much for this confirmation. I also made a little panic buy. 

So it looks like the "total amount" mentioned in my email receipt is, in fact, the total amount payable and includes the ticket for Johnny. This is wonderful news. 

ER Row 5
 
I think the commercial directors couldn't care less. They can sell it as a social spacing measure.
 
The acoustics would also improve on the non-JW dates (more reverberation, less smart phones going off, less coughing, less chiming of golden bracelets, less rustling from thumbing through program booklets).

Officially confirmed. The price listed for a subscription is the complete cost of the same seat reserved on 6 occasions, including the JW concert.
The confusion was due to an error in the receipt.

Yeah, invented in the UK in the 17th century.

It's odd and could end up in lose-lose-situation - hope not!
 
However, if John Williams turns up you'll have tickets (priceless, really). If he doesn't show up you're stuck with the rest of the series. You may also end up getting Dirk Brossé instead. In any case, it sounds as if there would be a chance of getting a partial refund for the no-shows.
 
Right now, buying a subscription takes the pressure off August 9 when tickets are likely to sell out in seconds (usually the internet crashes on these days).
 
For the Vienna gig, many of us probably paid for a membership to be on the safe side.
 
We can only hope that this is a serious commitment and not just a cunning selling trick to flog full series - but who knows in this "new reality" mankind has created.

https://www.berliner-philharmoniker.de/konzerte/kalender/details/53783/
 
John Williams conducts the Berliner Philharmoniker in Berlin
 
14., 15., 16. October 2021
 
(to be streamed 16. October)
 
Suscriptions on sale now!
https://www.digitalconcerthall.com/de/concert/53783?a=bph_webseite&c=true

The average priced subscription costs as much as a Vienna ticket - and you get Zubin Mehta with Mahler 3 on top...
And then there is the small print...
Subscription purchase without risk
Be assured: even if not all seats in our venues can be occupied due to the pandemic, or if individual concerts do not take place – the purchase of a subscription is risk free.
You only pay when we know for sure that we can offer you your seats.
We make this possible via direct debit. Payment will only be collected once it is certain that the events can take place. If individual events are cancelled due to the pandemic, you will of course receive a partial refund.
You will receive an exclusive advance booking rights and 25% discount for all concerts organised by us, if individual subscription series have to be cancelled.