nightscape94 965 Posted October 17, 2017 Share Posted October 17, 2017 Yet again with the Philadelphians. https://philorch.org/press-room/news/philadelphia-orchestra-announces-newly-added-benefit-concert-featuring-john-williams#/ http://www.philly.com/philly/entertainment/arts/philadelphia-orchestra-adds-john-williams-concert-20171017.html Ricard 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Stu 15,495 Posted October 17, 2017 Share Posted October 17, 2017 Busy busy April for Mr. Williams! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom 4,658 Posted October 18, 2017 Share Posted October 18, 2017 All of these concerts prove that Williams knows he has a winner on his hands with his music to TLJ and needs to perform it everywhere. Will and crumbs 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Stu 15,495 Posted October 18, 2017 Share Posted October 18, 2017 And hey, maybe there'll be a nice concert arrangement of a theme from The Post too crumbs and Will 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chen G. 3,949 Posted October 18, 2017 Share Posted October 18, 2017 9 minutes ago, Tom said: All of these concerts prove that Williams knows he has a winner on his hands with his music to TLJ and needs to perform it everywhere. That's an interesting notion! I do, however, think that it all speaks more to Williams knowing that it would be a hit by virtue of the fact that its music bearing his name and the name "Star Wars." Its like how Howard Shore put The Hobbit in Four Movements at the start of his "Music of Howard Shore" events. I also think that the deeper he goes into this sequel trilogy, the more proud he becomes of his achievement: In terms of the thematic architecture, Star Wars is by far his magnum opus. crumbs 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom 4,658 Posted October 18, 2017 Share Posted October 18, 2017 I am being a bit tongue and cheek with the above comment. However, I do expect these concerts to all include TLJ pieces, and probably the Post as well. crumbs and Will 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joni Wiljami 1,206 Posted October 18, 2017 Share Posted October 18, 2017 hmmm... I'm little bit worried about the Chicaco concerts which I I have payed already 4 grands... Will 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Stu 15,495 Posted October 18, 2017 Share Posted October 18, 2017 Why are you worried? That he's overstretching himself with the concert commitments? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joni Wiljami 1,206 Posted October 18, 2017 Share Posted October 18, 2017 Yep Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leeallen01 2,136 Posted October 18, 2017 Share Posted October 18, 2017 Does anyone know when the tickets go on sale? I try to buy them and it just asked me to enter a promo code. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nightscape94 965 Posted October 18, 2017 Author Share Posted October 18, 2017 They're on sale now to subscribers only, which is why it prompted the code. They don't have an ETA on the public sale yet, it just says "Single tickets will go on sale to the general public at a later date" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leeallen01 2,136 Posted October 18, 2017 Share Posted October 18, 2017 Okay thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrScratch 294 Posted October 18, 2017 Share Posted October 18, 2017 This is doable for me. Not crazy about the inclusion of the Tuba Concerto though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Stu 15,495 Posted October 18, 2017 Share Posted October 18, 2017 Why? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrScratch 294 Posted October 18, 2017 Share Posted October 18, 2017 I don't really like it. And it's a 20 minute piece so it would take up a lot of time out of a concert that I'd have to drive 90 minutes to see. I try to like it, I put it on every now and then but it doesn't do anything for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crumbs 14,316 Posted October 18, 2017 Share Posted October 18, 2017 1 hour ago, MrScratch said: And it's a 20 minute piece so it would take up a lot of time out of a concert that I'd have to drive 90 minutes to see. Some of us would need to spend $2K and 24 hours in a plane for the privilege. 90 minutes is nothing! I spend that long getting to work every day. leeallen01 and Miguel Andrade 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leeallen01 2,136 Posted October 29, 2017 Share Posted October 29, 2017 I'm definitely going to do everything I can to get a ticket for this. I just hope I don't miss whatever date they are released! It will be my first ever Williams conducted concert. I have dreamt of seeing the great man in person conducting and I so damn hope I can grab a ticket for this. I'll be coming from the UK. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mari 279 Posted April 13, 2018 Share Posted April 13, 2018 The program for the Philadelphia Concert is now listed on the website in the Program Notes PDF: https://www.philorch.org/concert/john-williams-concert?date=2018-04-18_19-30#/ The Williams conducted portion contains many of the same selections as the Cleveland concert. Ricard 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Brausam 214 Posted April 16, 2018 Share Posted April 16, 2018 I'm very excited for the JFK suite! Who else will be there? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naïve Old Fart 9,533 Posted April 16, 2018 Share Posted April 16, 2018 That's "I'm very excited about the JFK suite". 2 minutes ago, Joe Brausam said: Who else will be there? I'm pretty sure that a certain J. T. Williams esq. will put in an appearance. bollemanneke 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Mari 279 Posted April 18, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted April 18, 2018 Ricard, leeallen01 and Muad'Dib 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post TownerFan 4,983 Posted April 18, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted April 18, 2018 Williams, Stéphane Denève and composer Jennifer Higdon in Philadelphia Mari, Ricard and Miguel Andrade 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post The Lost Folio 183 Posted April 19, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted April 19, 2018 Did anyone take pictures of John Williams sitting with the audience in the first half of the concert with the Philadelphia Orchestra last night? My girlfriend and I were lucky to be sitting right next to him! It was unreal! For one hour, we sat next to the maestro, listening to his music together, we looked at him nodding his head to the music and tapping with his left foot. I still can't believe what happened. I shook his hand! Sadly, Mr. Williams arrived when the first piece was starting and left as soon as the applause roared at the end of the tuba concerto. There was no chance for us to take a little selfie. Also, we were fully aware that John Williams was there to listen to his work, not to engage in social chat with his fans. And take a selfie while his music is playing? Not a chance! So, if anyone on this forum was sitting further away and took pictures of him in the audience, we would love to see them as a souvenir of this unbelievable moment! Will, Falstaft, Taikomochi and 8 others 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thor 7,504 Posted April 19, 2018 Share Posted April 19, 2018 Must have been an awesome moment! Totally envious. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crumbs 14,316 Posted April 19, 2018 Share Posted April 19, 2018 That is bloody amazing! Congratulations mate, there's a memory you'll never forget. Will 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom 4,658 Posted April 19, 2018 Share Posted April 19, 2018 Best date ever! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crumbs 14,316 Posted April 19, 2018 Share Posted April 19, 2018 Don't suppose you asked why he didn't write individual concert arrangements for Rose's and Luke's new theme in The Last Jedi? Will 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Lost Folio 183 Posted April 19, 2018 Share Posted April 19, 2018 I wish I had had more time to talk with him. It felt so strange to sit next to him for so long... but in silence! I only said a few words like "it's an honor" and then the music started. I was so excited but also so nervous! I can talk about his smell, the power of his bifocal lenses, the size of his hands, the unevenness of his beard, but I have no new insight on The Last Jedi! Ricard and Will 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post mstrox 6,651 Posted April 19, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted April 19, 2018 So...........................................................................................................................................................the smell? crumbs, rpvee, Will and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crumbs 14,316 Posted April 19, 2018 Share Posted April 19, 2018 Is he writing a new theme for Rey in Episode IX?! We demand answers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taikomochi 1,136 Posted April 19, 2018 Share Posted April 19, 2018 58 minutes ago, The Lost Folio said: I wish I had had more time to talk with him. It felt so strange to sit next to him for so long... but in silence! I only said a few words like "it's an honor" and then the music started. I was so excited but also so nervous! I can talk about his smell, the power of his bifocal lenses, the size of his hands, the unevenness of his beard, but I have no new insight on The Last Jedi! Really incredible. Would love to hear what went through your mind as you realized what was going on! Will 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thor 7,504 Posted April 19, 2018 Share Posted April 19, 2018 I would have leaned over and said "So, what's the deal with JOHN GOLDFARB, PLEASE COME HOME?". Will 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 37,364 Posted April 19, 2018 Share Posted April 19, 2018 Did @nightscape94 or @Disco Stu attend this concert? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricard 2,245 Posted April 20, 2018 Share Posted April 20, 2018 Review from The Philadelphia Inquirer: http://www.philly.com/philly/entertainment/arts/is-john-williams-the-next-kendrik-lamar-his-philadelphia-orchestra-visit-made-us-think-why-not-20180419.html The Imperial March Mari 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post MrScratch 294 Posted April 20, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted April 20, 2018 On 4/19/2018 at 9:09 AM, The Lost Folio said: My girlfriend and I were lucky to be sitting right next to him! It was unreal! For one hour, we sat next to the maestro, listening to his music together Are you sure it was really him? Or was it this guy? MikeH, Taikomochi and Will 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom 4,658 Posted April 20, 2018 Share Posted April 20, 2018 22 hours ago, Ricard said: Review from The Philadelphia Inquirer: http://www.philly.com/philly/entertainment/arts/is-john-williams-the-next-kendrik-lamar-his-philadelphia-orchestra-visit-made-us-think-why-not-20180419.html The Imperial March The review is largely positive, but, man, does the critic come off as an elitist bastard. His comments on Hymn to New England--are we really doing this in 2018? Will 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pellaeon 593 Posted April 21, 2018 Share Posted April 21, 2018 What were the encores? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will 2,215 Posted April 21, 2018 Share Posted April 21, 2018 1 hour ago, Tom said: The review is largely positive, but, man, does the critic come off as an elitist bastard. His comments on Hymn to New England--are we really doing this in 2018? Never thought I'd see the headline "Is John Williams the Next Kendrick Lamar?" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Brausam 214 Posted April 21, 2018 Share Posted April 21, 2018 The encores were the new Han and Leia, and Imperial March. I was was directly across the aisle from where he sat! I saw you guys, didn’t realize you were on the board! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crumbs 14,316 Posted April 21, 2018 Share Posted April 21, 2018 7 hours ago, Joe Brausam said: The encores were the new Han and Leia, and Imperial March. He seems to be pretty happy with this new arrangement then! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Lost Folio 183 Posted April 21, 2018 Share Posted April 21, 2018 Is it just me or the beginning of Nimbus 2000 was a total wreck? I was expecting John Williams to have to stop and start over from the beginning. The new Han and Leia arrangement was definitely a highlight of the evening. It was played with great sensibility. The JFK suite (especially the last movement) sounded amazing. Denève and the Philadelphians always perform John Williams with incredible attention to detail. Every time they play his music, I hear new things that I had never noticed on the recordings. Living in Philadelphia these years is a blessing! I also noticed a lot of mics above the stage (a lot more than usual): perhaps the concert was recorded for radio/album? 14 hours ago, Joe Brausam said: I was was directly across the aisle from where he sat! I saw you guys, didn’t realize you were on the board! It was really humbling to sit next to the maestro. You just realize that in many ways, he is just like us. I had never thought of it before, but he just seemed like a very normal man nodding all the time to the music and beating the measure with his leg. I had met John Williams about ten years ago in Boston where I got his autograph (no, he did not recognize me ), but this time, it felt like watching a concert with an old professor, not with the most famous film composer of all time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Breadstick Basilisk 108 Posted April 21, 2018 Share Posted April 21, 2018 36 minutes ago, The Lost Folio said: Is it just me or the beginning of Nimbus 2000 was a total wreck? I was expecting John Williams to have to stop and start over from the beginning. It's not just you; you're right. I leaned over to my friend within a few seconds of them starting and told him that some of the musicians were off a measure. He heard it too. The Lost Folio 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrScratch 294 Posted April 21, 2018 Share Posted April 21, 2018 2 hours ago, The Lost Folio said: It was really humbling to sit next to the maestro. You just realize that in many ways, he is just like us. I had never thought of it before, but he just seemed like a very normal man nodding all the time to the music and beating the measure with his leg. I had met John Williams about ten years ago in Boston where I got his autograph (no, he did not recognize me ), but this time, it felt like watching a concert with an old professor, not with the most famous film composer of all time. What kind of seats were you sitting in? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naïve Old Fart 9,533 Posted April 21, 2018 Share Posted April 21, 2018 Seats with a back-rest, two arms, and four legs. @The Lost Folio, you spent more time fawning over John Williams, than paying attention to your girlfriend? Geez, what kind of a man, are you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Tom 4,658 Posted April 21, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted April 21, 2018 1 hour ago, Richard said: Seats with a back-rest, two arms, and four legs. @The Lost Folio, you spent more time fawning over John Williams, than paying attention to your girlfriend? Geez, what kind of a man, are you? "Indy, I am right here." Incanus, Naïve Old Fart and The Lost Folio 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewya 360 Posted April 22, 2018 Share Posted April 22, 2018 Lol at that article and headline, I had to read it through twice to make sure it wasn't satire. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Lost Folio 183 Posted April 22, 2018 Share Posted April 22, 2018 17 hours ago, Richard said: @The Lost Folio, you spent more time fawning over John Williams, than paying attention to your girlfriend? Geez, what kind of a man, are you? She knows my first love will always be Johnny Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrScratch 294 Posted April 25, 2018 Share Posted April 25, 2018 On 4/21/2018 at 1:28 PM, The Lost Folio said: It was really humbling to sit next to the maestro. You just realize that in many ways, he is just like us. I had never thought of it before, but he just seemed like a very normal man nodding all the time to the music and beating the measure with his leg. I had met John Williams about ten years ago in Boston where I got his autograph (no, he did not recognize me ), but this time, it felt like watching a concert with an old professor, not with the most famous film composer of all time. Where were your seats? Orchestra? Balcony? I'm seeing Williams in June and have 3rd row orchestra seats, wondering if there is a chance I could be sitting near him if he sits in the crowd for the first half again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Lost Folio 183 Posted April 25, 2018 Share Posted April 25, 2018 3 hours ago, MrScratch said: Where were your seats? Orchestra? Balcony? I'm seeing Williams in June and have 3rd row orchestra seats, wondering if there is a chance I could be sitting near him if he sits in the crowd for the first half again. The two times John Williams was in Philadelphia recently, he sat in the orchestra during the first half, on the left side, about 8-10 rows from the stage. I've never been to the Baltimore SO (that's the one you're going to, right?), so I can't tell where he would sit. But 3rd row is awesome to see him conduct! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrScratch 294 Posted April 25, 2018 Share Posted April 25, 2018 1 hour ago, The Lost Folio said: The two times John Williams was in Philadelphia recently, he sat in the orchestra during the first half, on the left side, about 8-10 rows from the stage. I've never been to the Baltimore SO (that's the one you're going to, right?), so I can't tell where he would sit. But 3rd row is awesome to see him conduct! Yes, Baltimore. I'm orchestra left, I'll be keeping an eye out! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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