Popular Post tmarps 196 Posted November 19, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted November 19, 2020 In a BBC Radio 4 interview from this morning, John Williams mentions that he "[hopes] to be in Berlin in October conducting the orchestra". Is this the first we have heard of a potential concert with what sounds like the Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra?? What do you make of this? Interview starts at 7:40am (1h40min in) but JW mentions Berlin at 7:44am, (1h44min in)? https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m000ph3t If this is to be true and the vaccines are here to enable us to see concerts again, it is amazing to hear JW is still able and willing to work!! Dixon Hill, Once, Fabulin and 16 others 13 4 2 Link to post Share on other sites
Steve 160 Posted November 19, 2020 Share Posted November 19, 2020 Sarah Willis (BPO horn) talked about a potential Williams concert that didn't happen in an interview this year. So who know? I think they have tried to get him come to Berlin for a few years. As I'm from Germany, this would be great! However, not sure if Williams will travel so far away anymore and we don't know if the vaccine is effective for people of his age. MaxTheHouseelf 1 Link to post Share on other sites
MaxTheHouseelf 62 Posted November 19, 2020 Share Posted November 19, 2020 Yup, definitely sounds like he's planning to come to Europe next year again. Wow! apples and BB-8 2 Link to post Share on other sites
Jurassic Shark 6354 Posted November 19, 2020 Share Posted November 19, 2020 He'll conduct via a pre-recorded video message. Link to post Share on other sites
Thor 3811 Posted November 19, 2020 Share Posted November 19, 2020 As someone who missed out on the Vienna concert, this would be great. But I highly doubt it's going to happen. But hey -- Morricone travelled to LA when he was about the same age, and he was in worse shape than JW is now, so who knows? bigjimwilson 1 Link to post Share on other sites
carlborg 194 Posted November 19, 2020 Share Posted November 19, 2020 Link to post Share on other sites
Biodome 346 Posted November 19, 2020 Share Posted November 19, 2020 carlborg, apples and Smeltington 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites
tmarps 196 Posted November 19, 2020 Author Share Posted November 19, 2020 3 minutes ago, Biodome said: Brilliant hahaha Link to post Share on other sites
Quintus 5131 Posted November 19, 2020 Share Posted November 19, 2020 It was bizarre to start up my engine this morning for my commute to hear John's immediately recognisable croaky tones coming out of the radio. He was speaking over the phone. In the same interview he also said he "believes" the vaccines will be effective and get us all moving again, including allowing him to get to Berlin next October. Link to post Share on other sites
GerateWohl 355 Posted November 19, 2020 Share Posted November 19, 2020 That would actually be a dream come true. I must go there if it is going to happen. Link to post Share on other sites
Jurassic Shark 6354 Posted November 19, 2020 Share Posted November 19, 2020 I think it will happen regardless of you going there. Link to post Share on other sites
Biodome 346 Posted November 19, 2020 Share Posted November 19, 2020 7 minutes ago, Jurassic Shark said: I think it will happen regardless of you going there. If John Williams conducts a concert, and no one is around to hear it, does it happen? (It's World Philosophy Day today btw) Link to post Share on other sites
Popular Post Jurassic Shark 6354 Posted November 19, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted November 19, 2020 9 minutes ago, Biodome said: If John Williams conducts a concert, and no one is around to hear it, does it happen? Only the flubs. tmarps, SteveMc and Biodome 1 2 Link to post Share on other sites
tmarps 196 Posted November 19, 2020 Author Share Posted November 19, 2020 14 minutes ago, Biodome said: If John Williams conducts a concert, and no one is around to hear it, does it happen? (It's World Philosophy Day today btw) And also International Men's Day, but that fits in more with the philosophy of the Vienna Phil....... Link to post Share on other sites
eitam 142 Posted November 19, 2020 Share Posted November 19, 2020 Wow, absolutely great news, let's hope it happens !!! 45 minutes ago, Biodome said: Oh boy, nothing is confirmed but just thinking about it is already stressing me out Jurassic Shark 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Pawel P. 352 Posted November 19, 2020 Share Posted November 19, 2020 I think the title of this thread should be corrected. If Maestro is hoping to perform in Berlin in October, it's more than a rumor Link to post Share on other sites
Henry Sítrónu 277 Posted November 19, 2020 Share Posted November 19, 2020 he didn't say Germany. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Berlin_(disambiguation) Link to post Share on other sites
Naïve Old Fart 4756 Posted November 19, 2020 Share Posted November 19, 2020 Oh, great. So...he can go to Europe (twice!), but he can't be arsed to come to London?! Screw him! Link to post Share on other sites
Jurassic Shark 6354 Posted November 19, 2020 Share Posted November 19, 2020 The LSO had their chance, but then they screwed up by not taking proper care of JW. carlborg and GerateWohl 2 Link to post Share on other sites
Steve 160 Posted November 19, 2020 Share Posted November 19, 2020 Just now, Naïve Old Fart said: Oh, great. So...he can go to Europe (twice!), but he can't be arsed to come to London?! Screw him! It was about time he conducted a real orchestra Link to post Share on other sites
Jurassic Shark 6354 Posted November 19, 2020 Share Posted November 19, 2020 Their flubbery is top notch, only second to the Wieners. Link to post Share on other sites
Steve 160 Posted November 19, 2020 Share Posted November 19, 2020 5 minutes ago, Jurassic Shark said: Their flubbery is top notch, only second to the Wieners. 1) Vienna Philharmonic 2) Berlin Philharmonic (...) LSO Jurassic Shark and carlborg 2 Link to post Share on other sites
Once 298 Posted November 19, 2020 Share Posted November 19, 2020 Wow, missing out on the Vienna concert still pains me, I NEED to get tickets to this concert. Link to post Share on other sites
GerateWohl 355 Posted November 19, 2020 Share Posted November 19, 2020 34 minutes ago, lemoncurd said: he didn't say Germany. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Berlin_(disambiguation) Don't scare me. Link to post Share on other sites
Popular Post Henry Sítrónu 277 Posted November 19, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted November 19, 2020 I'm not a pessimistic person, not at all. But given COVID19 and his age, I'm just, uh, careful. But of course, living in Berlin myself the thought of going to a JW-concert by bike would be fabulous! :-) Marcthx1138, Steve, SteveMc and 1 other 3 1 Link to post Share on other sites
GerateWohl 355 Posted November 19, 2020 Share Posted November 19, 2020 1 minute ago, lemoncurd said: I'm not a pessimistic person, not at all. But given COVID19 and his age, I'm just, uh, careful. But of course, living in Berlin myself the thought of going to a JW-concert by bike would be fabulous! :-) Same for me. Link to post Share on other sites
Steve 160 Posted November 19, 2020 Share Posted November 19, 2020 Only 550km for me Henry Sítrónu 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Quintus 5131 Posted November 19, 2020 Share Posted November 19, 2020 Berlin's a great sprawling city and I'd love to go to this, but I'm afraid with JW concerts it's a case of once bitten twice shy for me. Link to post Share on other sites
Biodome 346 Posted November 19, 2020 Share Posted November 19, 2020 Berliner Philharmoniker would be a great choice for John. So many legendary recordings have been made by them, and when they play romantics like Beethoven, they have no equals in the world. I'd be really curious to hear how John's music would sound on that orchestra. I actually had plans to go to some random concert of theirs, just to hear them play live. I've heard that they do great New Year's Eve concerts, and since the tickets to Berlin are fairly affordable, I was considering the option to meet the coming New Year there. Of course, when the pandemic began, it all had to be postponed. So they're already a great orchestra to have on the bucket list, even without John Williams. With the maestro conducting them, though, it would be a no brainer. Since John made it clear on the BBC that Berliner Philharmoniker is an orchestra he'd really want to conduct, I am fairly optimistic that we will see it happen pretty soon. Steve and carlborg 2 Link to post Share on other sites
Jurassic Shark 6354 Posted November 19, 2020 Share Posted November 19, 2020 2 minutes ago, Biodome said: Berliner Philharmoniker would be a great choice for John. So many legendary recordings have been made by them, and when they play romantics like Beethoven, they have no equals in the world. I'd be really curious to hear how John's music would sound on that orchestra. I'd be curious to hear him conduct Beethoven! Biodome 1 Link to post Share on other sites
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crumbs 8434 Posted November 19, 2020 Share Posted November 19, 2020 Oh god I hope this is true!! I still haven't lived down missing Vienna. I don't think even COVID would stop me from getting to Germany. Fabulin 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Popular Post Fabulin 2488 Posted November 19, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted November 19, 2020 1 minute ago, crumbs said: Oh god I hope this is true!! I still haven't lived down missing Vienna. I don't think even COVID would stop me from getting to Germany. The sequel to our Vienna JWFan meeting would gladly see you there Biodome, crumbs and Martinland 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Thor 3811 Posted November 19, 2020 Share Posted November 19, 2020 I've gone to Berlin every year for the last 5-6 years, to attend the Nordic Film Music Days during the Berlinale. Of course, nobody knows what happens this year, and it's February, anyway, so no chance to combine the two. But I'll gladly take another Berlin trip in October if this comes to pass, and I manage to secure a ticket. Perhaps a 'round trip' with this, WSA, Hollywood in Vienna etc., like I've done in the past. Link to post Share on other sites
Steve 160 Posted November 19, 2020 Share Posted November 19, 2020 Maybe Williams spoilered something that wasn't meant for public release as of now? No news to be found about that yet. Link to post Share on other sites
Popular Post toothless 743 Posted November 19, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted November 19, 2020 A few month ago, I was 100% sure I would never witness Williams conducting. Now I'm only 80% sure. And that made my day Falstaft, carlborg and eitam 3 Link to post Share on other sites
Popular Post GerateWohl 355 Posted November 19, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted November 19, 2020 Probably we will be able to see and hear Anne-Sophie play the violin concerto. Fabulin, Will, carlborg and 4 others 6 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Popular Post Biodome 346 Posted November 19, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted November 19, 2020 What if he's going to Berlin just to have some beer and pretzels with his buddy HZ? carlborg, crumbs, BB-8 and 2 others 1 1 1 2 Link to post Share on other sites
Jay 18484 Posted November 19, 2020 Share Posted November 19, 2020 I'm surprised JW is still considering international travel after the London incident and then covid. He'll be almost 90 in October 2021! Will 1 Link to post Share on other sites
TownerFan 3046 Posted November 19, 2020 Share Posted November 19, 2020 The man knows no limits. I take this as a good sign from the universe that the pandemic will end before the end of next year Miguel Andrade and Will 2 Link to post Share on other sites
Popular Post Marian Schedenig 3127 Posted November 19, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted November 19, 2020 15 minutes ago, Jay said: I'm surprised JW is still considering international travel after the London incident and then covid. He'll be almost 90 in October 2021! I was surprised he did Vienna after the LSO incident. Since the, nothing surprises me anymore. In pretty much any comment on every European prize he was awarded during the past months, including yesterday's RPS medal, Williams has always regretted not being able to travel to Europe due to COVID, and each time I thought he's either using COVID as a convenient excuse for avoiding transatlantic travels like he has been doing for years, or he's actually serious and would be flying all over the world after the Wiener concert if not for COVID. Sounds like the second option might actually be true. Miguel Andrade, Will, Matthias and 3 others 6 Link to post Share on other sites
mrbellamy 4356 Posted November 19, 2020 Share Posted November 19, 2020 It’s just interesting that he’s decided to start doing this now in his late 80s when he hadn’t performed at all outside of the US since the 90s? Will and Once 2 Link to post Share on other sites
rough cut 869 Posted November 19, 2020 Share Posted November 19, 2020 As curious as this news is, consider me in! Once 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Popular Post Ricard 1562 Posted November 20, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted November 20, 2020 Here's the 5-minute interview on YouTube (Berlin snippet at 4:48) Jurassic Shark, tmarps, Chewy and 4 others 4 3 Link to post Share on other sites
Jurassic Shark 6354 Posted November 20, 2020 Share Posted November 20, 2020 What a missed opportunity - the host should have asked about JW's reaction after seeing Schindler's List for the first time! Biodome and igger6 2 Link to post Share on other sites
Biodome 346 Posted November 20, 2020 Share Posted November 20, 2020 10 minutes ago, Jurassic Shark said: What a missed opportunity - the host should have asked about JW's reaction after seeing Schindler's List for the first time! Should have also asked about what the inspiration behind Rey's theme was. Link to post Share on other sites
Popular Post Jurassic Shark 6354 Posted November 20, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted November 20, 2020 7 minutes ago, Biodome said: Should have also asked about what the inspiration behind Rey's theme was. I believe they wanted a family friendly angle. Smeltington, Biodome, Jay and 1 other 4 Link to post Share on other sites
Popular Post MaxTheHouseelf 62 Posted November 20, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted November 20, 2020 I sent an email to the Berliner Philharmoniker asking for confirmation and they replied that everything concerning their next season 2020/21 will be announced on their yearly press conference, which will probably be next spring. So I guess we'll have to wait until then to get any real confirmation from their side. Here's their reply: Quote vielen Dank für Ihre Nachricht. Informationen zur kommenden Spielzeit geben wir grundsätzlich erst auf unserer Jahrespressekonferenz bekannt. Die Pressekonferenz für die Saison 2020/21 findet voraussichtlich nächstes Frühjahr statt. Vielen Dank für Ihr Verständnis! Mit besten Grüßen Carmen Schaeffer Once, BB-8 and Biodome 3 Link to post Share on other sites
Alex 1817 Posted November 20, 2020 Share Posted November 20, 2020 Happy to be proved wrong, but there’s absolutely no way this will happen. Link to post Share on other sites
tmarps 196 Posted November 20, 2020 Author Share Posted November 20, 2020 1 hour ago, Alex said: Happy to be proved wrong, but there’s absolutely no way this will happen. Praise be to optimists! crumbs 1 Link to post Share on other sites
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