Ricard 2,245 Posted February 20, 2016 Share Posted February 20, 2016 Quote BOSTON (AP) — The force is strong with the Boston Pops in 2016. The beloved orchestra announced its spring concert schedule on Friday, and it's a star-studded lineup. Oscar- and Grammy-winning composer John Williams, who wrote the score for "Star Wars: The Force Awakens," will help Pops conductor Keith Lockhart lead a performance of selections from the hit movie's soundtrack. Williams, the Pops' conductor laureate, was the force behind the music for all seven "Star Wars" films. He'll take the baton on May 12-13 for the Pops' Film Night appearances, which will screen clips from those movies as well as other film classics Williams wrote music for: "Jaws," the "Indiana Jones" movies and the "Harry Potter" series. http://bigstory.ap.org/article/a1c402c26cfe44f88ce5782d68df044f/star-wars-bowie-tributes-top-boston-pops-spring-lineup Thursday, May 12 https://www.bso.org/Performance/Detail/79079/ Friday, May 13 https://www.bso.org/Performance/Detail/79080/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scarpia 132 Posted February 20, 2016 Share Posted February 20, 2016 I'm so looking forward to this! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnmiller 1 Posted February 20, 2016 Share Posted February 20, 2016 My question is about the music. I have read that the Pops concert will feature selections from "Force Awakens." First, I was wondering if anyone has more confirmation on that. Second, my thought is that music for a specific film being available on the concert circuit involves the arrangements being made and a publisher putting out the printed symphony orchestra parts. So, if the Boston Pops gets "Force Awakens," is that likely to mean that other orchestras might soon perform a piece like "March of the Resistance?" Thank you for your input! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scarpia 132 Posted February 20, 2016 Share Posted February 20, 2016 1 hour ago, johnmiller said: So, if the Boston Pops gets "Force Awakens," is that likely to mean that other orchestras might soon perform a piece like "March of the Resistance?" Thank you for your input! The Orchestral Suite for The Force Awakens will be available for orchestras and the public worldwide by Hal Leonard, in their John Williams Signature Editions. Both full score and score + parts will be available for purchase. http://www.halleonard.com/product/viewproduct.action?itemid=4491706&lid=21&keywords=force%20awakens&subsiteid=1& Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnmiller 1 Posted February 21, 2016 Share Posted February 21, 2016 1 hour ago, Scarpia said: The Orchestral Suite for The Force Awakens will be available for orchestras and the public worldwide by Hal Leonard, in their John Williams Signature Editions. Both full score and score + parts will be available for purchase. Thank you very much for the answer! I loved the score, and would love to hear it live. Scarpia 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zoltan_902 141 Posted February 21, 2016 Share Posted February 21, 2016 What's the point of 'sharing' the podium? Suddenly he no longer has the capacity to conduct a full concert? He can't conduct sitting down? I made it to Boston 2014, and was very grateful for the experience. Only two years ago there was practically no sign of Johnny slowing down. With all due respect to Keith Lockhart, I wouldn't interested in paying to see him conduct, when JW is roaming around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted February 21, 2016 Share Posted February 21, 2016 6 hours ago, zoltan_902 said: What's the point of 'sharing' the podium? Suddenly he no longer has the capacity to conduct a full concert? He can't conduct sitting down? Asked and answered! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scarpia 132 Posted February 21, 2016 Share Posted February 21, 2016 Sharing the podium with Lockhart must be Williams' decision, he must have his own reasons, and I respect them as such. He could stop performing on Boston or any other place far from his home at any minute, so I'm really grateful he's still conducting his Film Night. (Fingers crossed) Ricard 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koray Savas 2,251 Posted February 21, 2016 Share Posted February 21, 2016 12 hours ago, zoltan_902 said: What's the point of 'sharing' the podium? Suddenly he no longer has the capacity to conduct a full concert? He can't conduct sitting down? I made it to Boston 2014, and was very grateful for the experience. Only two years ago there was practically no sign of Johnny slowing down. With all due respect to Keith Lockhart, I wouldn't interested in paying to see him conduct, when JW is roaming around. Is conducting while sitting even a thing? The man is in his 80s, can't really expect him to tour the country like a rock star. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muad'Dib 1,802 Posted February 21, 2016 Share Posted February 21, 2016 Morricone often coducts while sitting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zoltan_902 141 Posted February 22, 2016 Share Posted February 22, 2016 16 hours ago, Koray Savas said: Is conducting while sitting even a thing? The man is in his 80s, can't really expect him to tour the country like a rock star. Yeah, why not? It's not unheard of. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted February 22, 2016 Share Posted February 22, 2016 Perhaps it's a personal choice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BloodBoal 7,538 Posted February 22, 2016 Share Posted February 22, 2016 17 hours ago, Koray Savas said: Is conducting while sitting even a thing? The man is in his 80s, can't really expect him to tour the country like a rock star. But you can expect him to tour the country in a rocking chair! Ricard 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Incanus 5,714 Posted February 22, 2016 Share Posted February 22, 2016 1 hour ago, zoltan_902 said: Yeah, why not? It's not unheard of. Indeed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TownerFan 4,983 Posted February 22, 2016 Share Posted February 22, 2016 22 hours ago, Scarpia said: Sharing the podium with Lockhart must be Williams' decision, he must have his own reasons, and I respect them as such. He could stop performing on Boston or any other place far from his home at any minute, so I'm really grateful he's still conducting his Film Night. (Fingers crossed) Agree 100%. Conducting a 2-hrs symphony concert is a very demanding physical activity that requires to be in top shape. Scarpia 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scarpia 132 Posted February 22, 2016 Share Posted February 22, 2016 Precisely! It's not just about waving the baton here and there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 37,346 Posted February 22, 2016 Share Posted February 22, 2016 There's footage of Howard Shore conducting An Unexpected Journey while sitting Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BloodBoal 7,538 Posted February 22, 2016 Share Posted February 22, 2016 Ricard 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted February 22, 2016 Share Posted February 22, 2016 Even then he couldn't really be arsed with the whole thing! No wonder he hired pope. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BloodBoal 7,538 Posted February 22, 2016 Share Posted February 22, 2016 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted February 22, 2016 Share Posted February 22, 2016 Of course. The jetlag is murder. And PJ was either gonna chop it all up, or reject it, like King Kong. Better to stay at home, nice and warm... In a hole in the ground, there lived a Howard.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bellosh 3,417 Posted February 22, 2016 Share Posted February 22, 2016 bso's site isn't loading/crashing...anyone else having any luck? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scarpia 132 Posted February 22, 2016 Share Posted February 22, 2016 No luck here. Sometimes the main page opens incomplete, but no way yet to buy tickets or visit the page at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bellosh 3,417 Posted February 22, 2016 Share Posted February 22, 2016 Yeah this is brutal right now! Best of luck! Scarpia 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smeltington 1,440 Posted February 22, 2016 Share Posted February 22, 2016 Same here, I've been trying since 10am, and it's been a stressful 35 minutes! >_< It's hard to imagine anyone could have successfully bought any tickets over the web so far given that the site won't even load. I'm tempted to say it's worse than Ticketmaster! But that would be going too far. Bellosh 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sebacote 7 Posted February 22, 2016 Share Posted February 22, 2016 I've tried since 9:55 also, no luck for me either! I've seen the seating plan once at 10:29 and nothing since! I also tried their phone number, it's busy all the way, can't speak to anyone... Good luck all Scarpia and Bellosh 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bellosh 3,417 Posted February 22, 2016 Share Posted February 22, 2016 Yeah, I'm assuming they just haven't got everything up and ready yet to purchase, not an overall traffic problem, because when I did get on, they hadn't changed any of the buttons to "buy tickets now' . But then again, i have no idea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scarpia 132 Posted February 22, 2016 Share Posted February 22, 2016 I'm going to the US for my honeymoon, just because this concert would be given. I need these tickets!! 59 minutes ago, Bellosh said: Yeah, I'm assuming they just haven't got everything up and ready yet to purchase, not an overall traffic problem, because when I did get on, they hadn't changed any of the buttons to "buy tickets now' . But then again, i have no idea. I think the same, the little bits I could see hadn't change from what was previously. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dixon 1 Posted February 22, 2016 Share Posted February 22, 2016 Yea same here. Can't get in through the website at all yet. here's hoping... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rpvee 805 Posted February 22, 2016 Share Posted February 22, 2016 Got front and center for the Friday show. First row was cheaper than second, I guess because you have to crane your beck a bit... but worth it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 37,346 Posted February 22, 2016 Share Posted February 22, 2016 Still don't know if we're going to this or not this year.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bellosh 3,417 Posted February 22, 2016 Share Posted February 22, 2016 HOW DID YOU DO IT?! GIVE US YOUR SECRET! 1 minute ago, Bellosh said: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scarpia 132 Posted February 22, 2016 Share Posted February 22, 2016 I got to the main page, but still no luck going anywhere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rpvee 805 Posted February 22, 2016 Share Posted February 22, 2016 Just now, Bellosh said: HOW DID YOU DO IT?! GIVE US YOUR SECRET! Over the phone. Scarpia 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bellosh 3,417 Posted February 22, 2016 Share Posted February 22, 2016 Nice. I'm at work, so that is hard to do right now! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scarpia 132 Posted February 22, 2016 Share Posted February 22, 2016 It would be too expensive for me to make that phone call. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sebacote 7 Posted February 22, 2016 Share Posted February 22, 2016 Just retried via phone to be sure without any luck, the line is still busy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rpvee 805 Posted February 22, 2016 Share Posted February 22, 2016 My mom did it since I was busy at the moment (this concert has been a tradition for us for eight years now). According to her, call 617-266-2378 and they'll transfer you into the box office line. Direct line is busy. Dixon 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bellosh 3,417 Posted February 22, 2016 Share Posted February 22, 2016 2 minutes ago, rpvee said: My mom did it since I was busy at the moment (this concert has been a tradition for us for eight years now). According to her, call 617-266-2378 and they'll transfer you into the box office line. Direct line is busy. That line is busy too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sebacote 7 Posted February 22, 2016 Share Posted February 22, 2016 2 minutes ago, rpvee said: My mom did it since I was busy at the moment (this concert has been a tradition for us for eight years now). According to her, call 617-266-2378 and they'll transfer you into the box office line. Direct line is busy. Just tried, busy line too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dixon 1 Posted February 22, 2016 Share Posted February 22, 2016 1 minute ago, Bellosh said: That line is busy too. Yea I got through once then it hung up. now it's busy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sebacote 7 Posted February 22, 2016 Share Posted February 22, 2016 11:10, I have access to the website now! Trying... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scarpia 132 Posted February 22, 2016 Share Posted February 22, 2016 I've been able to access to the main page for 15 minutes now, but still cannot go anywhere after that. I'm using the direct link too https://www.bso.org/Performance/Detail/79079 but still no luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smeltington 1,440 Posted February 22, 2016 Share Posted February 22, 2016 Yep, I'm at the seat selector now, just waiting for it to "initialize" forever Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bellosh 3,417 Posted February 22, 2016 Share Posted February 22, 2016 1 minute ago, sebacote said: 11:10, I have access to the website now! Trying... Only the penitent man will pass Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sebacote 7 Posted February 22, 2016 Share Posted February 22, 2016 ONE MOMENT PLEASE UPDATING YOUR SELECTION Just now, sebacote said: ONE MOMENT PLEASE UPDATING YOUR SELECTION Andddddddddddd the page crashed! Let's start again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bellosh 3,417 Posted February 22, 2016 Share Posted February 22, 2016 Ticket is spelled with an "I" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scarpia 132 Posted February 22, 2016 Share Posted February 22, 2016 Icet, in Latin EDIT: Trying to get to the seat selector now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BloodBoal 7,538 Posted February 22, 2016 Share Posted February 22, 2016 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bellosh 3,417 Posted February 22, 2016 Share Posted February 22, 2016 It's a leap of faith...Je--- 2 minutes ago, BloodBoal said: Sold out. Which show?!?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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