Jay 37,323 Posted November 12, 2022 Author Share Posted November 12, 2022 Cool! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rpvee 805 Posted November 12, 2022 Share Posted November 12, 2022 I’m also coming from New York, but the City! Very excited. Still can’t believe I was able to guess the presale code and grab a front and center seat. Will be especially great since it seems Williams will be conducting this one entirely by himself, which is a rarity these days. The program still hasn’t been posted, but I called and they said that it would be all the usual classics. Going to be a great afternoon! BB-8 and pete 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amer 2,080 Posted November 12, 2022 Share Posted November 12, 2022 Where is the program? Will it be recorded? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 37,323 Posted November 12, 2022 Author Share Posted November 12, 2022 8 hours ago, rpvee said: The program still hasn’t been posted, but I called and they said that it would be all the usual classics. 7 hours ago, Amer said: Where is the program? .... rpvee 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tallguy 3,381 Posted November 12, 2022 Share Posted November 12, 2022 I just realized that there is a decent chance that he'll be playing Superman IN Metropolis! Andy and Faleel 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy 4,092 Posted November 12, 2022 Share Posted November 12, 2022 What do you mean by that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faleel 5,342 Posted November 12, 2022 Share Posted November 12, 2022 11 minutes ago, Andy said: What do you mean by that? No idea? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tallguy 3,381 Posted November 12, 2022 Share Posted November 12, 2022 2 hours ago, Andy said: What do you mean by that? Jerry Siegel and Joe Schuster were Cleveland boys. They drew Cleveland to be Metropolis. In The Death of Superman (either the comics or the novel, I don't remember) as Doomsday is making his way to "Metropolis" he's going through a lot of Ohio landmarks. Andy and rpvee 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy 4,092 Posted November 12, 2022 Share Posted November 12, 2022 Ah, very cool! Thank you for that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post rpvee 805 Posted November 13, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted November 13, 2022 I was able to get a program early! Looks like a really solid and unique setlist. I’m even more excited now! Wonderful program dedicated entirely to the event, too. BB-8, crumbs, Martinland and 16 others 12 4 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crumbs 14,305 Posted November 13, 2022 Share Posted November 13, 2022 Wow that covers a lot of territory! Very nice program indeed. BB-8 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taikomochi 1,136 Posted November 13, 2022 Share Posted November 13, 2022 Awesome!! I was worried it would look like the Spain program and be totally conservative. Excited for Born on the Fourth of July Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Disco Stu 15,495 Posted November 13, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted November 13, 2022 So cool that Michael Sachs is still in Cleveland and playing the BOTFOJ solo. Sachs is who JW wrote his Trumpet Concerto for nearly 30 years ago Amer, Tydirium, Jay and 3 others 5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rpvee 805 Posted November 13, 2022 Share Posted November 13, 2022 At the Israel Philharmonic’s concert tonight, it was shared that they attended Williams’ rehearsal with the Cleveland Orchestra this morning. Hearing that made tomorrow feel all the more real! Tydirium 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tallguy 3,381 Posted November 13, 2022 Share Posted November 13, 2022 That's a lovely program!! I am astonished whenever any program includes Sequel Trilogy music that is NOT Rey's Theme. (And I am SOOOO happy that Superman is in there.) rpvee 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 37,323 Posted November 13, 2022 Author Share Posted November 13, 2022 BO4J and Sabrina are nice to see! Tallguy and rpvee 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marian Schedenig 8,179 Posted November 13, 2022 Share Posted November 13, 2022 Is this going to be the first time that Williams performs one of his Mutter arrangements (Sabrina, presumably) with a different soloist? Has anybody other than Mutter (officially) played them yet with a different conductor? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete 906 Posted November 13, 2022 Share Posted November 13, 2022 40 minutes ago, Marian Schedenig said: Is this going to be the first time that Williams performs one of his Mutter arrangements (Sabrina, presumably) with a different soloist? Has anybody other than Mutter (officially) played them yet with a different conductor? Isn’t it the same 1997 arrangement that Itzhak Perlman performed on the Cinema Serenade album? I thought like Schindler’s List and Remembrances, it wasn’t a new arrangement. Williams has been performing a violin-centered version off and on over the years. It was performed at his 1998 London concerts, for example. 12 hours ago, Disco Stu said: So cool that Michael Sachs is still in Cleveland and playing the BOTFOJ solo. Sachs is who JW wrote his Trumpet Concerto for nearly 30 years ago I thought it was written for Arturo Sandoval? Or his he just the trumpeter that first recorded the concerto? Update .. Nope, you’re right! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 37,323 Posted November 13, 2022 Author Share Posted November 13, 2022 Yep! A violin-based concert arrangement of the theme to Sabrina has been around a while, he just tweaked it for Mutter's strengths vs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marian Schedenig 8,179 Posted November 13, 2022 Share Posted November 13, 2022 48 minutes ago, pete said: Isn’t it the same 1997 arrangement that Itzhak Perlman performed on the Cinema Serenade album? I thought like Schindler’s List and Remembrances, it wasn’t a new arrangement. D'oh, I'd completely forgotten that this was also a previous arrangement. Mostly because it never made much impact on me (like the original OST version) until the ASM album succeeded in actually making me quite fond of it. As it really seems to be the same arrangement, and I don't think it's ASMs somewhat more urgent interpretation that makes a big difference for me, it's probably just the context of the album that helped make it click. pete 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Ricard 2,244 Posted November 13, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted November 13, 2022 https://twitter.com/AnthonyDiPiero7/status/1591883601393876992/photo/1 https://twitter.com/JimmyDPhotos/status/1591900097285165056/photo/1 https://www.instagram.com/p/Ck6k4ngPJTV/ MaxTheHouseelf, pete, Muad'Dib and 11 others 4 9 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post rpvee 805 Posted November 13, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted November 13, 2022 Wonderful evening!! Williams remarked that while he doesn’t do “Born on the Fourth of July” often, he wanted to hear the Cleveland Orchestra do it, especially Michael Sachs. He also ended the evening by coming out one more time after the iconic “sleepy hands” to say good night and that if the audience kept being so nice to him, he’d have to live to be 100! Really strong performances. Helena’s Theme is even more beautiful live, and hearing Obi-Wan live again (this time prepared for it and not crying from a surprise appearance like at Celebration earlier this year) was fantastic. Sabrina’s Theme is also always so gorgeous and a strong inclusion. Encores were Yoda’s Theme, Raiders March (not the abbreviated version - Marion’s Theme was intact!), and Imperial March. This was my 23rd time seeing Williams conduct live, and my last one of the year. Until next time, Maestro! BB-8, Amer, Ricard and 18 others 12 6 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
igger6 894 Posted November 14, 2022 Share Posted November 14, 2022 I had forgotten this was happening! What a spry-looking Maestro! And what a program! That's a spectacular distillation of what's great about John WIlliams from the Seventies to the present and beyond. I can't believe he did both Helena and Obi-Wan! Has he ever conducted a theme for a not-yet-released movie at more than one concert? And honestly, I was half-expecting the Obi theme to fade into history once the show hype subsided. This also makes me wonder what, if anything, from The Fabelmans will make it into his orchestral concert repertoire. Maybe a trimmed version of the end credits? Strange, though, that a clean version of it wasn't on the OST. That also could be a first. I also find myself contemplating the fact this weekend that the latest Williams scoring projects we know of are now complete. I wonder what he's doing now! OK, bring on the videos, somebody! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Andy 4,092 Posted November 14, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted November 14, 2022 This was my 4th time seeing the Maestro, and my what a show! The Scherzo for X-Wings kicked off a terrific Star Wars suite to end the program. It never occurred to me, but it really was a perfect quasi-overture to SW, and a more exciting and unusual way to introduce Luke’s theme to the program. Haven’t heard Superman performed live in quite some time. That really got the audience going it seemed. Amazing the way Michael Sachs’ solo trumpet could fill the entire hall with such steady purity. Just gorgeous. I’m still pinching myself that I got to hear both Obi-Wan and Helena, the latter of which nicely complimented Sabrina with its romantic Old Hollywood sound. So yeah, my heart found it’s way up to my throat several times, but maybe it was “Yoda’s Little Theme” that really got me in the feels. And yet it’s Sabrina that is now on repeat in my head. An interesting comment preceding E.T. We now know where Johnny stands on Spielberg’s oeuvre. “I think E.T. Is Steven’s Masterpiece. He’s made so many great films like Schindler’s List and Saving Private Ryan. But those performances by the children are really something special. “ I agree, Maestro. He’s a dreamer like me. I do highly recommend a visit to the Christmas Story House and Museum if you’re a fan of the film. They do a fine job with tours of the house, and let you “interact” with the environment. Keep in mind only about 15% of the film was shot inside the actual house, which was partly used for exteriors and window shots. But still a very fun little stop. This was an absolute Perfect Day. MaxTheHouseelf, BB-8, crumbs and 9 others 7 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Taikomochi 1,136 Posted November 14, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted November 14, 2022 Scherzo for X Wings was so fast! I feel like folks usually complain it’s too slow. He played it much faster than the OST recording Remco, crumbs, Molly Weasley and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 37,323 Posted November 14, 2022 Author Share Posted November 14, 2022 Yea, Scherzo for X-Wings live is always a treat! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BB-8 3,461 Posted November 14, 2022 Share Posted November 14, 2022 I can see mics! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crumbs 14,305 Posted November 14, 2022 Share Posted November 14, 2022 11 hours ago, Taikomochi said: Scherzo for X Wings was so fast! I feel like folks usually complain it’s too slow. He played it much faster than the OST recording It's so much better played fast, like the film version! Not sure why he conducted the album version so slowly, it doesn't suit the piece at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taikomochi 1,136 Posted November 14, 2022 Share Posted November 14, 2022 2 hours ago, BB-8 said: I can see mics! I have seen those at every concert I have attended there. I don’t necessarily think it means it was recorded or will be released. Here’s hoping, though BB-8 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Ricard 2,244 Posted November 14, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted November 14, 2022 E.T. Finale: Jurassic Park (excerpt): Yoda's Theme (excerpt): Toillion, BB-8, crumbs and 5 others 1 6 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BB-8 3,461 Posted November 14, 2022 Share Posted November 14, 2022 32 minutes ago, Taikomochi said: I have seen those at every concert I have attended there. I don’t necessarily think it means it was recorded or will be released. Here’s hoping, though But one mic doesn't look like it was permanently installed at a fixed point. Here's to hope! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricard 2,244 Posted November 14, 2022 Share Posted November 14, 2022 Throne Room: Raiders March (excerpt): aj_vader and Once 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crumbs 14,305 Posted November 14, 2022 Share Posted November 14, 2022 Did he say anything about Indy 5 sessions, out of interest? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taikomochi 1,136 Posted November 14, 2022 Share Posted November 14, 2022 He mentioned he was “just about done” with Indy 5 BB-8 and crumbs 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Faleel 5,342 Posted November 14, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted November 14, 2022 17 minutes ago, Taikomochi said: He was “just about done” with Indy 5 Holko, Andy, crumbs and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tallguy 3,381 Posted November 14, 2022 Share Posted November 14, 2022 Did... Did I hear a CHORUS? With Throne Room? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 37,323 Posted November 14, 2022 Author Share Posted November 14, 2022 No? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Stu 15,495 Posted November 14, 2022 Share Posted November 14, 2022 7 minutes ago, Tallguy said: Did... Did I hear a CHORUS? With Throne Room? I think you're hearing distortion in the crappy phone recording audio Tallguy and MaxTheHouseelf 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandor 796 Posted November 14, 2022 Share Posted November 14, 2022 In about 3 months, Williams will turn 91 years old. To see him conduct these pieces with such energy and passion, is such a fairytale ending to one's career. I am so thankful to witness this. Tallguy and Molly Weasley 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tallguy 3,381 Posted November 14, 2022 Share Posted November 14, 2022 24 minutes ago, Disco Stu said: I think you're hearing distortion in the crappy phone recording audio Damn. Now I want to hear The Throne Room with a choir! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BB-8 3,461 Posted November 14, 2022 Share Posted November 14, 2022 5 minutes ago, Tallguy said: Damn. Now I want to hear The Throne Room with a choir! Sung to what text? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Stu 15,495 Posted November 14, 2022 Share Posted November 14, 2022 1 minute ago, BB-8 said: Sung to what text? "Ahhhhhh" and "oooooooh" igger6 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnnyD 1,221 Posted November 14, 2022 Share Posted November 14, 2022 21 hours ago, rpvee said: Wonderful evening!! Williams remarked that while he doesn’t do “Born on the Fourth of July” often, he wanted to hear the Cleveland Orchestra do it, especially Michael Sachs. He also ended the evening by coming out one more time after the iconic “sleepy hands” to say good night and that if the audience kept being so nice to him, he’d have to live to be 100! Really strong performances. Helena’s Theme is even more beautiful live, and hearing Obi-Wan live again (this time prepared for it and not crying from a surprise appearance like at Celebration earlier this year) was fantastic. Sabrina’s Theme is also always so gorgeous and a strong inclusion. Encores were Yoda’s Theme, Raiders March (not the abbreviated version - Marion’s Theme was intact!), and Imperial March. This was my 23rd time seeing Williams conduct live, and my last one of the year. Until next time, Maestro! That is awesome! rpvee 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnTheBaptist 57 Posted November 14, 2022 Share Posted November 14, 2022 Scherzo for X-Wings and The Duel were both a lot of fun! Also nice to get some less familiar works like Born on the Fouth of July and Far and Away. The Sabrina track was the only one that felt a bit out of place. Two encores is also a lot when it takes him 5 minutes to get across the stage . Thanks @rpvee for cracking the presale code. rpvee 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taikomochi 1,136 Posted November 14, 2022 Share Posted November 14, 2022 Yes! @rpvee You are the MVP for sharing the code. Thanks to you, I got to take some friends/family that I have long dreamed of sharing a JW concert with. BB-8 and rpvee 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rpvee 805 Posted November 14, 2022 Share Posted November 14, 2022 29 minutes ago, JohnTheBaptist said: Scherzo for X-Wings and The Duel were both a lot of fun! Also nice to get some less familiar works like Born on the Fouth of July and Far and Away. The Sabrina track was the only one that felt a bit out of place. Two encores is also a lot when it takes him 5 minutes to get across the stage . Thanks @rpvee for cracking the presale code. 27 minutes ago, Taikomochi said: Yes! @rpvee You are the MVP for sharing the code. Thanks to you, I got to take some friends/family that I have long dreamed of sharing a JW concert with. It was just a stupid lucky guess (I mean come on, "Williams"? Really? ), but you're both welcome all the same! Glad we could all enjoy such a lovely and heart warming afternoon on a cold and wet day. Taikomochi and JohnTheBaptist 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rikkardo 42 Posted November 14, 2022 Share Posted November 14, 2022 So nice to see him with such energy at this age. What an inspiration. rpvee 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Andy 4,092 Posted November 14, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted November 14, 2022 One other observation you’ve all probably noticed. When he talks about the character or piece he’s about to conduct. He speaks of these storybook characters or (as in the case of The Duel) comic cartoon situations with such appreciation and real delight. When he discusses Hedwig or Yoda or E.T., it’s with the enthusiasm and jubilation that only one with childlike wonder could possess. Almost like a kid explaining the movie they just enjoyed to their parents. This genius musician who writes serious concert hall concertos could just as easily look down his nose at the subject matter with disdain, but just the opposite. For a man of almost 91, he has an infectious young heart. Molly Weasley, rpvee, Mattris and 5 others 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rpvee 805 Posted November 14, 2022 Share Posted November 14, 2022 9 minutes ago, Andy said: One other observation you’ve all probably noticed. When he talks about the character or piece he’s about to conduct. He speaks of these storybook characters or (as in the case of The Duel) comic cartoon situations with such appreciation and real delight. When he discusses Hedwig or Yoda or E.T., it’s with the enthusiasm and jubilation that only one with childlike wonder could possess. Almost like a kid explaining the movie they just enjoyed to their parents. This genius musician who writes serious concert hall concertos could just as easily look down his nose at the subject matter with disdain, but just the opposite. For a man of almost 91, he has an infectious young heart. Agreed! The happiness with which he describes things like the captain cutting off the pirate's buttons (or something like that) during The Duel, and how proud he is of how that's accentuated that in the music, can only be described as adorable. Andy and Molly Weasley 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faleel 5,342 Posted November 14, 2022 Share Posted November 14, 2022 2 hours ago, Tallguy said: Damn. Now I want to hear The Throne Room with a choir! There is an unofficial arrangement like that IIRC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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