lester1231 11 Posted May 28, 2018 Share Posted May 28, 2018 Just bought my four Parterre left tickits with friends! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PHOENIX 34 Posted May 28, 2018 Share Posted May 28, 2018 Tickets ordered for Kalman. I can order 2 more for Saturday and Sunday pre sale today. I have 2 left balcony tickets, box 4 spare if anyone misses general sale tomorrow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marian Schedenig 8,173 Posted May 29, 2018 Share Posted May 29, 2018 On 28/05/2018 at 11:15 AM, fililando said: Anyone here has experience with the organbalkon? It's 35 but it seems like there is no visibility at all.. Front row should be fine I guess, the acoustics should be good enough and I imagine you should at least see Williams up front, even if you'll miss the rear section of the orchestra. The rear row, especially in the corner next to the organ, will probably require you to stand. On 28/05/2018 at 11:26 AM, Tigreg said: When you've missed London and you're desperate, compared to the prices and risks at viagogo and so on, that is worth going for! But let's be honest, when you know RAH that is an outstanding hall and you compare the original prices, something is definitely wrong.... The Musikverein is famous for its acoustics. The RAH is somewhat infamous for its troubled acoustics (though I've found it fine the three times I've been there). You CAN make the Musikverein sound bad, mind you, especially if you play too loud, but I imagine the fact that Williams has never conducted here before should be offset by it being the Philharmoniker's home. It is expensive, certainly, even for Philharmoniker standards. I wasn't really expecting anything higher than €200. But this is a once (twice) in a lifetime thing, so I still got a top category ticket for Saturday and a "cheaper" (€90) one for Sunday (still a very good balcony seat). Hope everyone else got the tickets they want! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apples 61 Posted May 29, 2018 Share Posted May 29, 2018 The evening before the general sale! Getting nervous already!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
publicist 4,643 Posted May 30, 2018 Share Posted May 30, 2018 A friend of mine who is member of the Musikverein alone hoarded 8 tickets, so i wouldn't be too optimistic - or hitting reload from 08:55 onwards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apples 61 Posted May 30, 2018 Share Posted May 30, 2018 managed to get right through and got my tickets! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rough cut 1,714 Posted May 30, 2018 Share Posted May 30, 2018 Yup, got tickets! apples 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTGL 166 Posted May 30, 2018 Share Posted May 30, 2018 I got them as well! apples 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apples 61 Posted May 30, 2018 Share Posted May 30, 2018 Went way more smooth than expected (compare to RAH yikes!) Ok, now back to work lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alawill75 39 Posted May 30, 2018 Share Posted May 30, 2018 Got mine as well at 9 am. See you there on Sunday. Still some places free. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pawel P. 738 Posted May 30, 2018 Share Posted May 30, 2018 I have tickets for both Vienna concerts, which means I'll see Williams live three times in one week. Madness! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joni Wiljami 1,206 Posted May 30, 2018 Share Posted May 30, 2018 Didn't even try to get a ticket after the RAH disappointment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heidl 358 Posted May 30, 2018 Share Posted May 30, 2018 Thanks to a very generous soul I managed to buy 6 tickets next to each other for the Saturday concert. This feels absolutely unreal to me, gonna see a living legend irl for the first time, in my homecountry! And it's finally an appropriate time for me to quote this post from the RAH thread: On 16.2.2018 at 11:26 AM, Alex said: If JW even thinks about dying before October 26th... I'll kill him Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crlbrg 381 Posted May 30, 2018 Share Posted May 30, 2018 Got mine for the 3rd! See you there! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rough cut 1,714 Posted May 30, 2018 Share Posted May 30, 2018 @hornist But... why? I was actually thinking of you, thinking that ”yeah, it’s good that Hornist’ll finallåt be able to get tickets.” There are still tickets available. Just go for it, man! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fililando 19 Posted May 30, 2018 Share Posted May 30, 2018 18 hours ago, Marian Schedenig said: Front row should be fine I guess, the acoustics should be good enough and I imagine you should at least see Williams up front, even if you'll miss the rear section of the orchestra. The rear row, especially in the corner next to the organ, will probably require you to stand. Thank you! I bought another one because I was too worried (The organ ledge seems to cover the stage even if you are in front row..at least from the 3D image of the place). 2 hours ago, Pawel P. said: I have tickets for both Vienna concerts, which means I'll see Williams live three times in one week. Madness! me too! And at the hollywood bowl on 1st september too! I can't wait.. Pawel P. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joni Wiljami 1,206 Posted May 30, 2018 Share Posted May 30, 2018 2 hours ago, rough cut said: @hornist But... why? I was actually thinking of you, thinking that ”yeah, it’s good that Hornist’ll finallåt be able to get tickets.” There are still tickets available. Just go for it, man! Actually I may not be able to have this Vienna week free from my job, since I got the previous week free. And these(Vienna/London) concerts were kinda back up concerts, I just saw JW in chicago but considering his age you never know... I happen to be in London previous week, still hoping to get a ticket for the RAH concert😍😍😍 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maglorfin 196 Posted May 30, 2018 Share Posted May 30, 2018 Got my ticket too. I'll be there on Sunday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marian Schedenig 8,173 Posted May 30, 2018 Share Posted May 30, 2018 If they release this on Blu-ray, this will be the first thing you can buy that features dozens of people I know. Maglorfin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bollemanneke 3,337 Posted May 31, 2018 Share Posted May 31, 2018 That is not an exciting program... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pawel P. 738 Posted May 31, 2018 Share Posted May 31, 2018 I think it's not a full program. crlbrg 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rough cut 1,714 Posted May 31, 2018 Share Posted May 31, 2018 I look forward to hearing it in concert, I think it will complement RAH nicely. But as a stand alone Blu-ray feature... I doubt that this would be a best seller. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pawel P. 738 Posted May 31, 2018 Share Posted May 31, 2018 Why not? It would be John Williams' first blu-ray with a concert fully conducted by him. In addition, recorded with one of the best, most respected orchestras in the world. For me, this is a very serious candidate for a bestseller. Maglorfin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maglorfin 196 Posted May 31, 2018 Share Posted May 31, 2018 I agree. After all, it's a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for both Williams and the orchestra and so I really, really hope that eventually, the concert becomes available either as a CD, a blu-ray, or both. crlbrg and Pawel P. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rough cut 1,714 Posted May 31, 2018 Share Posted May 31, 2018 Yes, it’d be nice to have as a physical release... ...but I don’t see The BFG, Memoirs of a Geisha and Elegy (you could maybe even even add The Last Jedi to this trio) making copies flying off the shelves into the arms of the general public. Only to a select few. Sonetimes it’s not about how good the material is, but how known it is. Maybe there’ll be a limited release. I agree to the CD comment - that’d be sweet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pawel P. 738 Posted June 1, 2018 Share Posted June 1, 2018 But even according to the program, which probably is not yet complete (the concerts would be short then), Close Encounters of the Third Kind, ET., and Indiana Jones will also be performed. And let's not forget about encores! Maybe Williams will conduct something from Harry Potter, you can expect that there will be a new arrangement of Han Solo and the Princess... In addition, there will be two concerts, both recorded, so it’s quite possible that the programs will differ slightly, so that the final release can be longer than a single concert. I'm sure that both Williams and people from Vienna Philharmonic are aware of the importance of the event. I also hope that concert in Royal Albert Hall will be recorded. It will be huge! crlbrg 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marian Schedenig 8,173 Posted June 1, 2018 Share Posted June 1, 2018 17 hours ago, Pawel P. said: In addition, there will be two concerts, both recorded, so it’s quite possible that the programs will differ slightly, so that the final release can be longer than a single concert. In my experience, releases of live concerts are typically *shorter* than the actual concert, leaving off pieces either for rights issues, or because those responsible were not happy with the performances of certain pieces, or because the full concert is too long to fit on the CD. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crlbrg 381 Posted June 2, 2018 Share Posted June 2, 2018 On 6/1/2018 at 8:05 AM, Pawel P. said: But even according to the program, which probably is not yet complete (the concerts would be short then), Close Encounters of the Third Kind, ET., and Indiana Jones will also be performed. And let's not forget about encores! Maybe Williams will conduct something from Harry Potter, you can expect that there will be a new arrangement of Han Solo and the Princess... In addition, there will be two concerts, both recorded, so it’s quite possible that the programs will differ slightly, so that the final release can be longer than a single concert. I'm sure that both Williams and people from Vienna Philharmonic are aware of the importance of the event. I also hope that concert in Royal Albert Hall will be recorded. It will be huge! I agree the program shown on the website can’t be complete. According to the Musikverein FB page, they’re playing Harry Potter! Maglorfin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rough cut 1,714 Posted June 2, 2018 Share Posted June 2, 2018 “Williams in Europe.” A two CD set!!! Highlights from RAH and Vienna featured on one disc each! _deleted_ and crlbrg 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marian Schedenig 8,173 Posted June 3, 2018 Share Posted June 3, 2018 By the way, a least one person involved in the organisation of these concerts must be a fan: All tickets for the Saturday concert carry the number "1138", and all tickets for Sunday "1977". Joni Wiljami and tmarps 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Pawel P. 738 Posted August 22, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted August 22, 2018 I asked Wiener Philharmoniker via Facebook if they plan to to release a blu-ray. So whether the concerts (originally advertised as TV concerts) will be recorded by cameras depends only on Williams. I hope that Maestro, known for his modesty, will not think that: "No one would want to see me on the podium at Musiverein ..." By the way, I send a similar question to LSO, they replied that “no plans for this at the moment”. So the CD from the Viennese concert will be released for sure, that's good news. Let's keep our fingers crossed for the blu-ray! Holko, SteveMc, Marian Schedenig and 2 others 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jurassic Shark 12,029 Posted August 22, 2018 Share Posted August 22, 2018 No hope for a VHS release? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pawel P. 738 Posted August 22, 2018 Share Posted August 22, 2018 Only with a cassette tape in the package. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Jurassic Shark 12,029 Posted August 22, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted August 22, 2018 Great news that we'll have a CD release! SteveMc, Pawel P., Holko and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rough cut 1,714 Posted August 22, 2018 Share Posted August 22, 2018 Wow! ”CD for sure.” I never would have dared to dream. _deleted_ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jurassic Shark 12,029 Posted August 22, 2018 Share Posted August 22, 2018 It could be just a picture disc with stills from the concert, though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holko 9,499 Posted August 22, 2018 Share Posted August 22, 2018 Also wallpapers, screensavers and glittery avatar gifs with hearts flying around ol' Johnny's face. _deleted_ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jurassic Shark 12,029 Posted August 22, 2018 Share Posted August 22, 2018 2 hours ago, Holko said: Also wallpapers, screensavers and glittery avatar gifs with hearts flying around ol' Johnny's face. I've always wanted a JW screensaver. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_deleted_ 203 Posted August 22, 2018 Share Posted August 22, 2018 CD for sure! please do Han Solo and the Princess and Highwood's Ghost for encore😭😭😭 John Williams + Wiener Philharmoniker = My life is complete 😭 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jurassic Shark 12,029 Posted August 22, 2018 Share Posted August 22, 2018 Are you crying? _deleted_ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_deleted_ 203 Posted August 22, 2018 Share Posted August 22, 2018 😭 Holko 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holko 9,499 Posted August 22, 2018 Share Posted August 22, 2018 You'll fit in nicely _deleted_ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Marian Schedenig 8,173 Posted August 22, 2018 Share Posted August 22, 2018 8 hours ago, Jurassic Shark said: It could be just a picture disc with stills from the concert, though. In this special case I might even buy that. _deleted_ and Jurassic Shark 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pawel P. 738 Posted September 9, 2018 Share Posted September 9, 2018 Here is the official program: https://www.wienerphilharmoniker.at/concerts/concert-detail/event-id/9889 Olympic Fanfare and Theme Ausschnitte aus "Close Encounters of the Third Kind" Suite aus "Memoirs of a Geisha" Adventures on Earth aus "E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial" -- Pause -- The Flight to Neverland aus "Hook" A Child’s Tale: Suite from "The BFG" Hedwig’s Theme from "Harry Potter" Nimbus 2000 aus "Harry Potter" Harry's Wondrous World aus "Harry Potter" The Rebellion Is Reborn aus "Star Wars - The Last Jedi" Rey's Theme aus "Star Wars - The Force Awakens" Main Title from "Star Wars" Holko and SteveMc 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted September 9, 2018 Share Posted September 9, 2018 Would not mind that program in London, tbh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holko 9,499 Posted September 9, 2018 Share Posted September 9, 2018 14 minutes ago, Pawel P. said: Hedwig’s Theme from "Harry Potter" Nimbus 2000 aus "Harry Potter" Harry's Wondrous World aus "Harry Potter" Obligatory "Has he revisited them recently in the context of an expansion that made him want to play them again?" comment. crumbs 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quintus 5,399 Posted September 9, 2018 Share Posted September 9, 2018 I really hope that isn't too indicative of what the London program is going to be. Harry Potter material never really did much for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted September 9, 2018 Share Posted September 9, 2018 Harry Potter, The BFG, frankly all it needs is War Horse and the Jane Eyre suite and it would be perfect for England. I would expect hearing some Potter in London. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pawel P. 738 Posted September 9, 2018 Share Posted September 9, 2018 Does Williams always conduct Close Encounters at concerts with the choir? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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