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:cry: The Pops updated their schedule. Conductor not listed but mentions a Golden Years program. http://www.bso.org/itemB/detail.jhtml?id=1...700051&area=com Damn it! I was expecting the world premiere of a full Star Wars Symphony. I'll keep my fingers crossed for Tanglewood...

I sat stage right on the first balcony last time I went to Boston and while I could see well from there, I wouldn't sit there again because the brass instruments (especially the tuba) end up being too predominant.

If you ever run into him, ask him what's up with WotW and MoG!!! ...and ask him if he'll be able to make it to Boston this May. Also ask if he will use the occasion to premiere his new ROTS music as part of a complete Star Wars Symphony.

Two years ago, I took a night bus down from Montreal, toured Boston, went to the concert, and took the bus back right after. I'm thinking of doing that again this year, assuming that Williams will be in attendence...

Even if you can only make it for one night only. There is no better timing to have a complete Star Wars concert. All the films would have been completed and this would be the perfect opportunity for you to premiere your definitive Star Wars Symphony. I'm begging you, Williams. PLEASE!!!

What time did the segment start? I'm watching it from the west coast feed (where it is currently 9:25) and want to know when it starts in case I want to record it. Thanks

I saw the box set. The morons at Warner simply repackaged the cardboard boxes of the first two movies with the plastic box of the third one. They could have repackaged them so they would match! 8O

Very often, box sets have the U.S. packaging since it's more expensive to change it. I didn't see yet what is happening with HP. I want to get the box set but want the Canadian version of the first one (for the original title), and the U.S. version of the last two (because I hate seeing a mpale leaf on something not Canadian. I haven't previously bought the other two movies because I was waiting for a definitive set to come out. Since Williams won't be scoring the next ones, I'll stop at the first three.

It would seem like an appropriate time for it, just after the release of the final score...

There are no program listings yet on the BSO site. I'm so upset that I missed Williams doing Home Alone last year. I'm really hoping that he can go back to do it again this year... Any info?

I would definitely go with Fawkes the Phoenix. It's a nice waltzy piece that seems good to dance to. Just try to edit out the last part with the ominous horns...

If they do repress the discs, I hope they also take the opportunity to fix the damn contrast problem they added to all three films. They purposely darkened the film to make the dark gray areas artificially look black. This is horrible! On screen "blacks" should NEVER be dark enough to match the black bars. It's distracting when you can't remain focussed on the actual frame. They did the same on the Episode II DVD. Ep I and the previous trilogy VHS WS tapes were OK.

I agree about them being fucking liars. If it was really a creative decision to inverse the music in the surrounds, it would have been done for all three films. According to the reviews, the problem exists only on Episode IV. Busted! I guess they didn't want to announce their mistake just hours before the most-anticipated DVD release in history.

Did everyone read Lucasfilm's statement? A DVD-mastering problem is something that I would have expected from Universal (Jurassic DTS, Back to the Future widescreen, and Schindler's List JW Filmography), but not from Fox. If they do re-press the discs, this will likely be the most expensive recall in the history of DVD, with all the people buying it tomorrow...

Quebec-based network ARTV will be broadcasting the North American Premiere performance (which I attended) of Howard Shore's LOTR Symphony, recorded last February in Montreal. http://www.artv.ca/vedette.asp?id=6 Note: This network is only available on Canadian cable (in limited areas), or on Canadian satellite (Expressvu or Starchoice).

Are you sure it's cancelled? I just went to the website and they're still selling tickets. Isn't it late for an April Fool's joke???

I think they should have taken that internet-famous "Star Wars Kid" from Trois-Rivieres, QC. You know the guy that taped himself doing light saber fighting moves and his friend put it online to the kid's embarassement, right?

Why isn't the Boston concert performed at Symphony Hall? Wouldn't it sound crappy in the arena?

Hey, I work for them!

Damn. That picture makes me look fat. I'll try to post the photos I got when I have the chance. I actually got a digital video clip of Williams getting out of his car and the guy telling us to move back.

I'll get to hear it before you guys since I'll be at the rehearsal on Saturday .

I have a picture of when Williams came out to tell us he couldn't stay on the 21st. Unfortunately I hadn't taken it with my digital camera so I'll have to find someone with a scanner to post it. I'll show it here as soon as I can. ps. Included in the photo is also Ren's friend making an awkward face. Stay tuned...

To answer Diskolobus' question, I would say: Arrive there early to get a seat next to Williams and if he decides to take a break, get up and request it. I'm thinking of leaving near 3:00am to arrive there near 7:00. The concert is at 10:30am but there is a pre-hearsal talk I think at 9:30. I just hope this will be early enough...

I just thought I'd bring this thread back since the Tanglewood concerts are approaching. My boss has agreed to give me the day off on the 31st so I'll be able to go down for the rehearsal. pheew. I want to know if any of the members that came to Boston (or any other members) are planning to attend as well. This might be the only chance we'll ever have to see Williams rehearse with an orchestra in person.

Why??? Are Canadian CDs inferior to those of our American Neighbours??? :roll: It's music to an AMERICAN movie composed by an AMERICAN composer. Canada should only have its name on its own CDs!