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I managed to get a picture with ASM during the interval!

I managed to get a picture with ASM during the interval!

I managed to get a picture with ASM during the interval!

I managed to get a picture with ASM during the interval!

I managed to get a picture with ASM during the interval!

I managed to get a picture with ASM during the interval!

I managed to get a picture with ASM during the interval!

I managed to get a picture with ASM during the interval!

I managed to get a picture with ASM during the interval!

I managed to get a picture with ASM during the interval!

I managed to get a picture with ASM during the interval!

I managed to get a picture with ASM during the interval!

I managed to get a picture with ASM during the interval!

I managed to get a picture with ASM during the interval!

Good morning everyone,
what a wonderful experience! It took me a while to realize what was happening. Now, back home in Germany, I would like to share a few impressions with you...

Already the moment I entered the opera gave me goose bumps. What a beautiful auditorium! The musicians were all very relaxed and had a lot of fun on stage. When John Williams stepped in front of the orchestra to thunderous applause, he greeted the musicians with a little "Buongiorno". 
I don't want to go into the individual pieces here, because some of you will still see the great concert tonight.

It was interesting to see how John Williams worked with the musicians. Here and there he had little details to remark on. At one point he said something to the first cellist as they continued to play.
John Williams was in a good mood himself and laughed a lot. At one point between two pieces he just stood there looking with delight at the magnificent ornaments on the stage ceiling. I think it must be a great experience for him to conduct at La Scala!
 
Those were a few little impressions I was able to capture. I will remember this rehearsal as a great whole experience, with an electrifying energy, lots of fun and wonderful music!! 
I'm sure tonight's concert will be an unforgettable event and I'm happy for everyone who can be there. Have fun and enjoy it!
 
PS: Seeing John Williams with sneakers was also quite enjoyable!! 

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E.T. is my favorite! I'm never able to hold back the tears when I hear it live. Such an emotional sequence!

Encores:
 
 

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