Andrej 50 Posted January 18, 2016 Share Posted January 18, 2016 Just found out info regarding May's Boston concerts: http://groupevents.bostonpops.org/uploads/files/home/16POPS-brochure.pdf JOHN WILLIAMS’ FILM NIGHT John Williams & Keith Lockhart, conductors Thursday May 12, 8pm Friday May 13, 8pm Boston Pops Laureate Conductor John Williams shares the podium with Boston Pops Conductor Keith Lockhart for this signature concert. The brilliant composer and conductor behind films including Jaws, Star Wars, Indiana Jones, and the Harry Potter series, brings you a night of some of the most memorable movie music film clips of all time. This is a concert not to be missed! As stated elsewhere here, tickets should go on sale on February 22nd 2016 16POPS-brochure.pdf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 37,363 Posted January 18, 2016 Share Posted January 18, 2016 Excellent! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted January 18, 2016 Share Posted January 18, 2016 Hmmm...co conducting seems to be a thing for JW these days.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 37,363 Posted January 18, 2016 Share Posted January 18, 2016 The man is almost 84 years old! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrej 50 Posted January 18, 2016 Author Share Posted January 18, 2016 1 minute ago, Stefancos said: Hmmm...co conducting seems to be a thing for JW these days.... Better this way than what happened last year... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 37,363 Posted January 18, 2016 Share Posted January 18, 2016 I still have my gift certificate for the refund I got when he canceled Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bespin 8,481 Posted January 18, 2016 Share Posted January 18, 2016 That's a fair way to promote the concert. I guess Williams will contribute at the height of his shape that day...at least he will be present. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrej 50 Posted January 18, 2016 Author Share Posted January 18, 2016 I actually made the round trip from Vienna to Boston just to see Kaufman conducting (although decent after all), so I'm hoping for different story this year... should I find inner strength to go again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dixon 1 Posted January 19, 2016 Share Posted January 19, 2016 Excellent. I also still have the gift certificate from last year so here's hoping everything goes as planned this time around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leeallen01 2,136 Posted January 19, 2016 Share Posted January 19, 2016 Now comes the internal battle as to whether I should book an expensive trip from England, like I did last year, for it to all potentially be cancelled on Williams part. Mmmmmm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sebacote 7 Posted January 19, 2016 Share Posted January 19, 2016 Just to be sure, in 2016 we will have 3 Williams' concert? Those ones announced with the brochure (May 12 and May 13, tickets on sale Feb. 22) And that one on their website (Aug 13, tickets on sale Jan 24) https://www.bso.org/Performance/Detail/77823 Or I miss something? EDIT : I just saw the other topic about the Tanglewood one! So, we have the May concerts in Boston Symphony Hall and we have the August concert in Tanglewood (outside)? Sorry I'm not familiar with those locations, I'm from Canada and I plan to go to both of the concerts! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 37,363 Posted January 19, 2016 Share Posted January 19, 2016 You got it. Completely different parts of Massachusetts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted January 19, 2016 Share Posted January 19, 2016 Tanglewood is a great venue. Though a lot harder to get to then Boston. Sadly I won't be joining you guys at either place this year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Damien F 1,742 Posted January 19, 2016 Share Posted January 19, 2016 My very first JW concert (and indeed my first time abroad) was Tanglewood in 2005. If I remember correctly, it was about a 5 hour coach ride from Boston. I actually enjoyed it - listening to Williams' music while staring out the coach window. Since then, I saw him in New York in 2012 and twice in Boston (2013 and 2014). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foxfan 128 Posted January 20, 2016 Share Posted January 20, 2016 Being abroad at the moment I likely won't be home in time for the Boston concerts (although I may be tempted to trek down for the Raiders concert early June), but I'll definitely go to the Tanglewood film night. I find it a little unfortunate that BU will have a private concert with Williams Saturday night that won't be open to the general public. Given they are local they could easily have went on a Wednesday or Thursday night, compared to people from outside the Boston area who can only travel on weekends. For Sebcote's info, Tanglewood is in Lenox, MA in the western part of the state (Albany, NY is the closest large city). You would need a car to get down (4.5 hours), or I can look into offering a carpool option if other JWFanners from the Montreal area need a lift. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DominicCobb 194 Posted January 20, 2016 Share Posted January 20, 2016 1 hour ago, Foxfan said: I find it a little unfortunate that BU will have a private concert with Williams Saturday night that won't be open to the general public. Given they are local they could easily have went on a Wednesday or Thursday night, compared to people from outside the Boston area who can only travel on weekends. Oh wow I just noticed that. It says sold out, is that just because it's a private concert or is it actually sold out? And who exactly gets to go to a private concert for BU anyway? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 37,363 Posted January 20, 2016 Share Posted January 20, 2016 BU students and faculty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted January 20, 2016 Share Posted January 20, 2016 Why do these kids get to enjoy these perks? Frommy hard earned tax dollars! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DominicCobb 194 Posted January 20, 2016 Share Posted January 20, 2016 Okay well I actually am a BU student so I guess I'll have to see about going to that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scarpia 132 Posted January 22, 2016 Share Posted January 22, 2016 Is it possible to greet John Williams after the concert these days? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 37,363 Posted January 22, 2016 Share Posted January 22, 2016 Not anymore, no. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scarpia 132 Posted January 22, 2016 Share Posted January 22, 2016 Oh, what a pity! I may be planning to attend to the concert, but still is an astronomical effort for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Damien F 1,742 Posted January 22, 2016 Share Posted January 22, 2016 4 hours ago, Jay said: Not anymore, no. Does he still enters/exits using the stage door and signs a few autographs? Not exactly a proper "greet" though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Not Mr. Big 4,639 Posted January 22, 2016 Share Posted January 22, 2016 12 hours ago, Scarpia said: Is it possible to greet John Williams after the concert these days? Yell "Hi John Williams" at the top of your lungs. He'll probably hear you. Scarpia 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted January 22, 2016 Share Posted January 22, 2016 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scarpia 132 Posted January 23, 2016 Share Posted January 23, 2016 9 hours ago, dfenton85 said: Does he still enters/exits using the stage door and signs a few autographs? This? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom 4,658 Posted January 23, 2016 Share Posted January 23, 2016 He helicopters in and out. Though apparently, he struggles with the seatbelt on a regular basis. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crumbs 14,315 Posted January 23, 2016 Share Posted January 23, 2016 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scarpia 132 Posted January 23, 2016 Share Posted January 23, 2016 I'll manage to get a helicopter then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chinaismine 64 Posted January 24, 2016 Share Posted January 24, 2016 On 1/20/2016 at 11:51 PM, Foxfan said: I find it a little unfortunate that BU will have a private concert with Williams Saturday night that won't be open to the general public. Given they are local they could easily have went on a Wednesday or Thursday night, compared to people from outside the Boston area who can only travel on weekends. Is the Boston University concert actually conducted by JW? Unless I'm missing something, I don't see that indicated in the brochure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 37,363 Posted January 24, 2016 Share Posted January 24, 2016 On 1/22/2016 at 0:42 PM, dfenton85 said: Does he still enters/exits using the stage door and signs a few autographs? Not exactly a proper "greet" though. That's what he doesn't do anymore. Sometimes he still comes out that door but doesn't sign anything; Sometimes they sneak him out some other door we don't know about Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scarpia 132 Posted January 24, 2016 Share Posted January 24, 2016 Well, it's understandable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koray Savas 2,251 Posted January 25, 2016 Share Posted January 25, 2016 On January 18, 2016 at 11:14 AM, Jay said: I still have my gift certificate for the refund I got when he canceled Same here. JWFan meet up on Friday? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted January 25, 2016 Share Posted January 25, 2016 Damn you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smeltington 1,440 Posted January 25, 2016 Share Posted January 25, 2016 Yes, a gathering of the JWFans would be fantastic. I missed seeing everybody last year! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted January 25, 2016 Share Posted January 25, 2016 I was there last year but no one came! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 37,363 Posted January 25, 2016 Share Posted January 25, 2016 I don't know if we're going to do Boston Film Night htis year or not. It's bad timing; Saturday the 14th is Marcy's 30th birthday and we were planning a vacation around that time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koray Savas 2,251 Posted January 25, 2016 Share Posted January 25, 2016 Will you be going to Tanglewood? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 37,363 Posted January 25, 2016 Share Posted January 25, 2016 28 minutes ago, Jay said: I dunno if we're going to do Tanglewood this year or not. We have so much travel throughout the whole year. Might decide when it gets closer to August. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted January 25, 2016 Share Posted January 25, 2016 Going abroad this year Jason? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 37,363 Posted January 25, 2016 Share Posted January 25, 2016 That was the plan, but everything's up in the air right now. We'll see what happens. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted January 25, 2016 Share Posted January 25, 2016 Well lemme know if you ever swing this way! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sebacote 7 Posted January 29, 2016 Share Posted January 29, 2016 On 20/1/2016 at 1:51 AM, Foxfan said: Being abroad at the moment I likely won't be home in time for the Boston concerts (although I may be tempted to trek down for the Raiders concert early June), but I'll definitely go to the Tanglewood film night. I find it a little unfortunate that BU will have a private concert with Williams Saturday night that won't be open to the general public. Given they are local they could easily have went on a Wednesday or Thursday night, compared to people from outside the Boston area who can only travel on weekends. For Sebcote's info, Tanglewood is in Lenox, MA in the western part of the state (Albany, NY is the closest large city). You would need a car to get down (4.5 hours), or I can look into offering a carpool option if other JWFanners from the Montreal area need a lift. I would love to, but my gf and I are taking a roadtrip together to see this concert. We'll plan to stay in boston for the weekend too! Just to be sure, the tickets goes on sale feb 22nd? 10 am? Where will I need to go to buy them? www.bso.org? Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricard 2,245 Posted January 29, 2016 Share Posted January 29, 2016 19 minutes ago, sebacote said: Just to be sure, the tickets goes on sale feb 22nd? 10 am? Where will I need to go to buy them? www.bso.org? Yes, it's usually at 10am EST. Ticket information will soon be available at the BSO website. Scarpia 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Brausam 214 Posted January 31, 2016 Share Posted January 31, 2016 I won't be going to film night this year either, my graduation ceremony for my master's is that Saturday morning in Pennsylvania, so I won't be able to travel around much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scarpia 132 Posted February 3, 2016 Share Posted February 3, 2016 I will be going on Thursday 12. Confirmed! I just hope Williams doesn't cancel, as I don't really know if I will be able to make this trip again any time soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeanPrzano 0 Posted February 8, 2016 Share Posted February 8, 2016 Okay, so if Mr. Williams isn't conducting, what does he do? Does he walk out and introduce the show and then leave? Does he maybe conduct at least one score? I'm so upset he cancelled last year as traveling to Boston is gonna be tricky for me this time. I've never seen him in concert and I understand he's in his 80s, but I just want him to be present. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricard 2,245 Posted February 8, 2016 Share Posted February 8, 2016 10 minutes ago, SeanPrzano said: Okay, so if Mr. Williams isn't conducting, what does he do? As far as we know, Williams is sharing the podium with Keith Lockhart. So it's safe to assume that he will conduct at least a few pieces. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete 907 Posted February 13, 2016 Share Posted February 13, 2016 Kind of related^ http://www.techinsider.io/grad-student-wrongly-emailed-120000-bill-for-booking-boston-pops-2016-2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scarpia 132 Posted February 14, 2016 Share Posted February 14, 2016 Funny story! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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