Falstaft 363 Report post Posted November 15, 2018 The 2019 season for Tanglewood has just gone up, and there's a lot of Williams on the program, https://www.bso.org/brands/tanglewood/features/2019-tanglewood-season.aspx. Tickets go on sale February 10, 2019. Williams highlights include: July 7: Across the Stars: Music of John Williams David Newman, conductor Anne-Sophie Mutter, violin Across the Stars: Music of John Williams Join the Boston Pops for the first of three programs this summer, celebrating the art of John Williams. Drawing from her recent recording “Across the Stars,” the great violinist Anne-Sophie Mutter performs selections from Mr. Williams’ iconic scores, in brilliant new arrangements created especially for her. The program includes music from Star Wars and Memoirs of a Geisha, as well as the haunting melodies of Schindler’s List. Aug 16: Keith Lockhart conducts Star Wars: A New Hope Join Keith Lockhart and the Boston Pops as they present this classic film with live orchestral accompaniment. Set 30 years after Star Wars: The Phantom Menace, Star Wars: A New Hope, the fourth episode of the saga, returns to the desert planet of Tatooine. A young Luke Skywalker (Mark Hamill) begins to discover his destiny when, searching for a lost droid, he is saved by reclusive Jedi Obi-Wan Kenobi (Alec Guinness). A civil war rages in the galaxy, and Rebel forces struggle against the evil Galactic Empire, Luke and Obi- Wan enlist the aid of hotshot pilot, Han Solo (Harrison Ford). Joined by the quirky droid duo R2-D2 and C-3PO, the unlikely team sets out to rescue Rebel leader Princess Leia (Carrie Fisher) and make use of the stolen plans to destroy the Empire’s ultimate weapon. In a legendary confrontation, the rogue group mounts an attack against the Death Star for a climactic battle with the evil Sith Lord Darth Vader. Aug 24: John Williams' Film Night John Williams’ Film Night has long been established as one of the Tanglewood calendar’s most anticipated and beloved evenings. Join Mr. Williams as he introduces this year’s celebration of the music of Hollywood and beyond, featuring the Boston Pops and conductor David Newman. Williams is also listed on the Tanglewood on Parade conductor roster for July 23. Interesting that on Film Night JW is listed as a "host" instead of conductor. Guess he really is stepping away from the podium. 4 1 1 The Illustrious Jerry, Will, Jay and 3 others reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jay 12240 Report post Posted November 15, 2018 Wow all three concerts sound great! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Disco Stu 8956 Report post Posted November 15, 2018 If he's not conducting in August, he probably won't be earlier in the season. There goes any hope for a Boston meetup. 1 Will reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stefancos 9643 Report post Posted November 15, 2018 Early days! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Smeltington 317 Report post Posted November 15, 2018 Aw man. That really is a shame :C I still might do film night though, depending what gets announced for Boston. And the Across the Stars concert sounds exciting, given the new JW arrangements. I'll probably try and make that one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Not Mr. Big 2431 Report post Posted November 15, 2018 You had me at "and more"! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ludwig 565 Report post Posted November 15, 2018 Great stuff, @Falstaft! Exciting programs for sure. I'm especially glad they give the plot summary for ANH since the movie is so obscure and for a niche audience that no one would know it otherwise. 1 Falstaft reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
King Mark 1980 Report post Posted November 15, 2018 So JW is not conducting concert anymore? I don't see threads of any concerts with him conducting in 2019 Was Vienna meant to be is big finale? 1 Will reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gruesome Son of a Bitch 4845 Report post Posted November 15, 2018 2 hours ago, Falstaft said: Set 30 years after Star Wars: The Phantom Menace, Star Wars: A New Hope, the fourth episode of the saga An unworthy sequel to The Phantom Menace. 1 Ricard reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mrbellamy 3666 Report post Posted November 15, 2018 Agree, it really doesn’t make much sense as a follow-up to that movie. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pete 323 Report post Posted November 16, 2018 If he’s not conducting, it could be because he’ll be busy with Star Wars 4 Will, aviazn, crumbs and 1 other reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Will 1664 Report post Posted November 16, 2018 Yeah, hopefully it's just that. I was pretty gutted to see the designation in the brochure this afternoon. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
crumbs 6010 Report post Posted November 16, 2018 That's definitely sad but to be expected after London. I imagine his doctor has instructed him to limit exerting himself too much. If he still intends to conduct IX, he might be under orders not to do concerts at the same time as any sessions (and I'm guessing the sessions will run intermittently from May through October). 1 Will reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TownerFan 2411 Report post Posted November 16, 2018 11 hours ago, King Mark said: So JW is not conducting concert anymore? I don't see threads of any concerts with him conducting in 2019 Was Vienna meant to be is big finale? Even though he isn't getting any younger and despite recent health issues, I don't think he's giving up on his conducting career. It's more likely he needs a few months of rest to recover properly and be in good shape for the Ep9 schedule next year (and whatever else he's writing), so he probably can't take conducting engagements for a while. The fact he still will be attending the Tanglewood Film Night makes me hope that if he will be in pretty good shape by then, he might step in on the podium to conduct at least two or three pieces. 2 Ricard and Will reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ricsim88 81 Report post Posted November 16, 2018 Looks like a little road trip to Tanglewood to see SW live. Since I hadn’t had the chance to see it yet. 1 Falstaft reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Timo Martikainen 16 Report post Posted May 14 On 11/15/2018 at 10:15 PM, Falstaft said: July 7: Across the Stars: Music of John Williams David Newman, conductor Anne-Sophie Mutter, violin Across the Stars: Music of John Williams Anne-Sophie Mutter's website now mentions John Williams conducting the 2nd half of the concert. Also BSO website has been updated to include JW as a conductor. 3 2 Ricard, rpvee, Cerebral Cortex and 2 others reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ricard 1202 Report post Posted May 14 ...And here's the program: Quote TANGLEWOOD, US | TANGLEWOOD FESTIVAL 07 JUL 2019 | 2:30 PM ACROSS THE STARS: MUSIC OF JOHN WILLIAMS Boston Pops Orchestra – conductors David Newman and John Williams (2nd half of the concert) Just Down West Street Theme from “Jurassic Park” Rey’s Theme from “Star Wars Episode VII” Across the Stars from “Star Wars Episode II” Donnybrook Fair from “Far & Away” Harry’s Wondrous World from “Harry Potter” Night Journeys from “Dracula” Sayuri’s Theme from “Memoirs of a Geisha” The Devil’s Dance from “Witches of Eastwick” Superman March Theme from “Sabrina” Princess Leia’s Theme from “Star Wars Episode IV” The Duel from “The Adventures of Tintin” The Flying Theme from “E.T.” The Chairman’s Waltz from “Memoirs of a Geisha” Love Theme from “Cinderella Liberty” Hedwig’s Theme from “Harry Potter” 3 Disco Stu, The Illustrious Jerry and SteveMc reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Disco Stu 8956 Report post Posted May 14 "Just Down West Street... on the Left" lives! Has it been performed since 2015? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jay 12240 Report post Posted May 14 Holy cow. I want to go to there! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pete 323 Report post Posted May 14 Donnybrook Fair from “Far & Away”. Never heard of that before. I wonder if it's a new arrangement or simply a renaming? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TownerFan 2411 Report post Posted May 14 My likely bet is that it's this arrangement: I guess Jurassic Park, Harry's Wondrous World, Superman March and Flying from E.T. aren't violin solo arrangements, while the rest is from the upcoming album. Quite an exciting program! 1 pete reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mrbellamy 3666 Report post Posted May 14 That makes sense. The pattern starting with “Rey’s Theme” would be three Mutter pieces then she gets a break. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Miguel Andrade 628 Report post Posted May 14 3 hours ago, Disco Stu said: "Just Down West Street... on the Left" lives! Has it been performed since 2015? Stephane Denève conducted it in LA sometime during the following year. 1 Disco Stu reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rpvee 135 Report post Posted May 14 9 hours ago, Timo Martikainen said: Anne-Sophie Mutter's website now mentions John Williams conducting the 2nd half of the concert. Also BSO website has been updated to include JW as a conductor. So then perhaps the annual Boston concert isn’t happening because of Star Wars writing, not age or physical condition? Maybe the tradition will return next year! 1 Qui-GON29 reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Foxfan 21 Report post Posted July 16 Bad news... looks like John Williams has been taken off the roster for Tanglewood on Parade July 23rd. https://www.bso.org/Performance/Detail/100171?fbclid=IwAR3TPKQYd1L03T1AZzdFslyLjlvzEfK8ogATbJsirKSk2vkS952UDYuzrAs It was the only concert I was scheduled to attend this year, not expecting him to conduct on July 7th or August 24. I now regret not going last Sunday! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Disco Stu 8956 Report post Posted July 16 JJ's endless revisions strike again 1 Will reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bayesian 299 Report post Posted July 16 Oh man, that’s disappointing news. My wife and I are going to that concert and I was really hoping to see JW conduct. It’ll still be a wonderful experience to visit Tanglewood but still... 😕 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jay 12240 Report post Posted July 16 According to the main post he was always listed as "host" for July 23rd, not conductor? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Foxfan 21 Report post Posted July 16 10 minutes ago, Jay said: According to the main post he was always listed as "host" for July 23rd, not conductor? Actually, no. Back in January/February he was listed as "host" or "special guest" for July 7 and August 24, and "conductor" for July 23rd only, which is why I picked that date to go. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jay 12240 Report post Posted July 16 Interesting! Maybe doing 4 encores last weekend drained him Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Foxfan 21 Report post Posted July 16 Just now, Jay said: Interesting! Maybe doing 4 encores last weekend drained him That's what I'm thinking. Or he knew ahead of time he would be away on the 23rd and gave it all on the 7th to make up for it. Shame the BSO didn't announce it ahead of time... there's even a Boston Pops Facebook post on July 9th that still listed Williams as a conductor for the 23rd. Now I'll try to exchange my ticket for August 24 if one becomes available. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Marian Schedenig 1977 Report post Posted July 16 I sure hope he doesn't cancel the August concert. Or that the "hosting" thing turns out to be some remote video greeting or something... 1 rpvee reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WilliamsStarShip2282 89 Report post Posted July 17 Did anyone happen to know when his name was taken off the Tanglewood on Parade concert? I was originally skeptical of him being even present at the concerts. He seemed well though during that weekend.... so perhaps is not health related. But who knows. I have a sneaking suspicion though the August one will be David Newman only.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
crumbs 6010 Report post Posted July 17 He might have underestimated his workload on TROS; JJ loves those revisions. I can easily see that film being 150+ minutes. Or maybe the next batch of recording sessions got bumped to late July and created a conflict. Would Williams be staying at Tanglewood writing the score there? I'm guessing he doesn't fly back and forth from LA for each concert, for health/convenience reasons. 3 First TROS March Accolyte, Will and Remco reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
viktormajzik 0 Report post Posted July 27 mr. Williams cancelled 23.july Tanglewood on parade one day before the event. It was not communicated at the location at all. Still not visible on the bso website. Many dissapointed fans - as myself - took the journey from Europe for nothing. It seems with his age no concert or appearance is certain. So consider not investing a lot of money foe travels and tickets. 1 The Illustrious Jerry reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jay 12240 Report post Posted July 27 @viktormajzik you had submitted some reports for the mods to check out in this thread, but it sounds like you meant to post both of them as thread replies and not reports, is that correct? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
crocodile 4051 Report post Posted July 27 On 7/17/2019 at 1:41 AM, Marian Schedenig said: I sure hope he doesn't cancel the August concert. Or that the "hosting" thing turns out to be some remote video greeting or something... Well it could be just a video intro. The description on the BSO website is very vague: Quote Long established as one of Tanglewood’s most anticipated and beloved evenings, John Williams’ Film Night returns on Saturday, August 24, with George and Roberta Berry Boston Pops Conductor Laureate John Williams introducing the festive evening, which features the Boston Pops and conductor David Newman performing a program celebrating the music of Hollywood and more. At the same time he's supposed to be doing some Q&A as a part of some workshops the day before so here's hoping... I am not holding my breath this time though... Karol Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Marian Schedenig 1977 Report post Posted August 11 So, is anyone else coming to Film Night on the 24th? @Jay, have you decided yet? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SilverTrumpet 30 Report post Posted August 12 I'll be there. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jay 12240 Report post Posted August 13 As of right now, the plan is..... To attend!! 1 bollemanneke reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Marian Schedenig 1977 Report post Posted August 13 Well I'm up for a JWFan reunion. I suppose there's a place for food (and drinks) at Tanglewood? We'll probably arrive there in the early afternoon, but I don't yet know what to do there until the concert other than walk around and try to spot Williams doing the same. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jurassic Shark 3792 Report post Posted August 13 Try the local golf course. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jay 12240 Report post Posted August 13 They sell food at Tanglewood though it's nothing special from what I know and I've always just ate dinner before arriving. @Stefancos walked around the property when he came one year, any advise Steef? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Marian Schedenig 1977 Report post Posted August 13 Well, not necessarily right at Tanglewood I suppose. We're leaving from Boston by car around noon, so as long as we have a spot to park the car, we're flexible. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Smeltington 317 Report post Posted August 14 They have crappy grab-and-go type of food. Burgers, fries, etc. They do have a salad bar also. But I think there's a nicer cafe somewhere too, if you go out of your way to look for it. There are also restaurants along the road leading to the venue, though I haven't tried many of them. The grounds are beautiful, and definitely worth taking extra time to walk around. You can also picnic there... some people go all out. Plus you can try and communicate with Highwood's ghost. Enjoy! 1 1 Marian Schedenig and The Illustrious Jerry reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Miguel Andrade 628 Report post Posted August 15 And there's usually a prelude concert at Ozawa Hall by TMC fellows. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Foxfan 21 Report post Posted August 15 I'm coming on Saturday the 24th! A new batch of tickets went on sale last Sunday, for those now looking to attend. As mentioned, there is a cafeteria on the Tanglewood grounds, though a favourite place of mine is a seafood restaurant called the Salmon Run in Lee, MA. I might go there for dinner or lunch - I haven't decided yet if I'm attending the Beethoven's 9th rehearsal in the morning. I'd love a JWFAN meetup! How many are coming in total? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jay 12240 Report post Posted August 15 @Stefancos what was your experience roaming the grounds of Tanglewood before the concert? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stefancos 9643 Report post Posted August 15 Its a beautiful area so I had fun walking around there on the day of the concert. Saw them setting up the equipment. A couple of musicians were there practicing. Thats how I know they were doing a scene from Jaws live to picture. Which was a highlight of that nights performance. 1 1 Jay and Miguel Andrade reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Disco Stu 8956 Report post Posted August 17 I’d love to visit Tanglewood. I want to visit the bower where Copland’s ashes were scattered which also has his memorial gravestone (and later the bust that Williams commissioned was added). Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites