ciarlese 250 Posted October 16, 2021 Share Posted October 16, 2021 5 minutes ago, MfL85 said: Thank you so much for your kind words, my friend! Wasn`t it a wonderful concert? I would say it was even a tiny bit better than the Thursday performance. The Berlin Phil seem to so into these pieces by now and played their heart out like they knew this might be the last time they played under the baton of the Maestro and gave everything they had! John Williams was in a good mood as ever but I felt - judging from the livestream - that he shortened some of the storys he told on Thursday a little bit. However he called the Berlin Phil "probably the best orchestra of the world"... well, take that Vienna! Not sure what you are referring to here. Today he remembered the name of Sean Connery, but I can't recall any other difference although I may have missed some (I had to prepare dinner at a certain point...). Oh, and obviously he didn't tell the story he had mentioned on Thursday when introducing Leia' s theme 🤔😁😇. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MfL85 36 Posted October 16, 2021 Share Posted October 16, 2021 1 minute ago, ciarlese said: Not sure what you are referring to here. Today he remembered the name of Sean Connery, but I can't recall any other difference although I may have missed some (I had to prepare dinner at a certain point...). Oh, and obviously he didn't tell the story he had mentioned on Thursday when introducing Leia' s theme 🤔😁😇. Hm just when he talked about Berlin at the beginning... I dont know I just felt you feel that he told the story like two times already. But maybe it was just me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post ConorPower 148 Posted October 16, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted October 16, 2021 Seeing JW live was such a surreal experience. The orchestra, the sound, the conducting, were all amazing. I welled up multiple times. Stayed until the end of the applause, and we could have gone on for a lot longer! crumbs, MfL85, Amer and 4 others 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post apples 64 Posted October 16, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted October 16, 2021 AMAZING SHOW! Here is where I was sitting: Bespin, crumbs, Amer and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post victorrt 21 Posted October 16, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted October 16, 2021 This has been truly one of the most special experiences of my entire life. It almost felt surreal... The orchestra were outstanding and John Williams was smiling, enjoying and really invested in directing. That final applause... when the pace of the applause changed all together was really magical. I will never forget this evening, I am having dinner while smiling. Falstaft, crumbs, Amer and 5 others 6 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTGL 173 Posted October 16, 2021 Share Posted October 16, 2021 Did they play Leia’s theme as an encore? Yesterday they didn’t. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post St0rMl0rD 155 Posted October 16, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted October 16, 2021 What a night. First row, and I talked to Anne-Sophie Mutter during the break! She was just there in the lobby chatting with another woman. I thanked her for everything she’s doing and told her that the Vienna concert changed my life - she replied that it changed her as well, haha. It was really hard to resist taking out my phone and taking a photo at the very end, but I was able to resist, as no one else was doing it either. MfL85, crumbs, apples and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post michael_grig 472 Posted October 16, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted October 16, 2021 18 hours ago, Michael G. said: I slapped my wrist to the point of pain. But it was a wonderful evening. Just saw him walk out. We sang Raiders March, he listened and gave us a quick wave. Magical. https://www.instagram.com/p/CVGj7Zxg1J-/ Chewy, crumbs, MfL85 and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post bollemanneke 3,348 Posted October 16, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted October 16, 2021 Okay, here we go. I wanted to review the concert immediately, but family came first, which in this case meant a Breaking Bad episode. Half of the notes I made during the concert don’t make sense to me anymore as they’re all in caps lock and full of typos, so this might just end up being a random rant. We’ll see. I don’t care. The orchestra was just fantastic. I loved the trumpets and the prominent percussion in the mix. I loved the woodwinds. The flutes were so moving. I loved the way they were almost… afraid to overdo notes and were so gentle with them. I loved The way they executed their scales so beautifully. I loved the strings and their truly flawless rendition of Hedwig’s theme and their stunning transition from Quidditch to Harry’s theme in HWW. I loved the harp transforming Harry’s Wondrous World into the gateway to Hogwarts itself. I loved the prominent low notes in the Adventures of Han, even if it might have been a little slow. I loved everything. And then there was the joy. There was so much palpable joy every single minute. I don’t want to start bashing Vienna immediately – well, I do, really – but maybe that was the most striking difference between the two concerts. Vienna sounded like a chore. Like a group of good musicians who suddenly realised they were going to have to play notes – together, even! – and who tried to make the best of an awkward situation. This orchestra played on an LSO level, they spoke one language to each other, the language of music, and they had a blast while doing it. Yes, there were some flubs, notably in the percussion, but the Berlin people made mistakes while being wrapped up in the pieces while Vienna was discovering the music as they were playing it. (WHAT HAPPENED IN VIENNA?) Also, did anyone else listening to RBB Kultur notice a particularly weird thing going on where the sound would continually become sharp and muffled, as if someone was constantly adjusting something, or are my headphones broken already? (Please let them not be broken, they cost €150 and I only got them last year.) It was especially prevalent during the applause and there was occasional crackling on the left channel too. Then, there was JW himself. Was he tired from Star Wars in Vienna? My God, he was great today. What I loved the most is how he took so much time introducing so many of his pieces and, even more importantly perhaps, how he seemed to love the audience as much as they loved him. He was so relaxed and lively and happy. If they release… no, sorry, WHEN they release! – this concert, hopefully in one proper edition this time, they absolutely have to include everything he said. It made it all even more special. Why did he say ‘thank you, that’s fine’ when the audience clapped as he mentioned Harry Potter, though? Speaking of speeches, is it only me who never ever needs a radio presenter during live concerts? I can understand what JW is saying in English, thank you very much, and no, I don’t need you to remind me 500 times that this is the Berlin Philharmonic playing, just describe what’s happening in the venue and otherwise just shut up. Also, she would not stop repeating how young the audience was. Well, if they want more young people, I would say the way is clear for this orchestra. I don’t need LSO re-recordings that badly anymore either, these musical wizards will do just fine. Are you reading this, Simon Rattle and Riccardo Muti? Then, Far and Away came. Is it me, or did JW shorten a section (the string bit that leads the love theme from C major to E major), which, again, was played just perfectly? Also a note about the program in general. I loved this one much, much more than Vienna. (No,, I’m not dropping this!) Even though Anne-Sophie Mutter was undoubtedly the best performer in that concert, I didn’t need all the arrangements on that occasion. They’re a fine curiosity and she’s a marvellous musician who was on fire back then, but they shouldn’t have been included in the Maestro’s first concert in Europe since ages. This program was the way to go and, God, was I moved by the elegy for orchestra. I don’t particularly like the repetition of themes, like Nimbus 2000 and Marion in multiple pieces, and I might even say that I didn’t miss Leia as an encore either for that reason. (If the orchestra’s management ever reads this, please note I obviously do want it on the commercial release as it is your duty and my wallet’s wish to preserve every second of this blissful evening.) I am so grateful this concert could go ahead. I am glad that John Williams finally got the European concert and recognition he deserved. Glad he is still around after covid. Glad I am not interested in Indy 5. Glad Vienna was not the end of his adventure on our continent. Glad the orchestra exceeded all my expectations. Glad they made the end of this year even more special than it already is for me. Thank you, Berliner Philharmoniker, for a truly glorious evening. Thank you. Bring on the CDs and more re-recordings. And Vienna, stick to Strauss waltzes and whatever other crap you keep playing at that new year’s thing, will you? Holko, Jay, Biodome and 5 others 4 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post GlastoEls 563 Posted October 16, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted October 16, 2021 Pure magic. Thursday and Saturday for me, the time of my life, honestly! Thank you to @Hugo and Boris for being my companions on the way! apples, crumbs and MfL85 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Locrius 97 Posted October 16, 2021 Share Posted October 16, 2021 I really hope DG does an album release of this. I imagine they'd like to, after the success of the Vienna album(s). If not them, then perhaps the orchestra's own label would do it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GlastoEls 563 Posted October 16, 2021 Share Posted October 16, 2021 2 hours ago, Michael G. said: I slapped my wrist to the point of pain. But it was a wonderful evening. Just saw him walk out. We sang Raiders March, he listened and gave us a quick wave. Magical. Yes I was there outside too - he was really smiling when we sang to him! MfL85 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Damien F 1,742 Posted October 16, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted October 16, 2021 Thursday was my 7th time seeing JW in concert (my first time seeing him in Europe) and there was something extra special about it. Probably a combination of John's talkative and relaxed demeanor, the musicians occasionally smiling at each other while performing, and the audience obviously being utterly delighted that JW was in their city. crumbs, apples, Biodome and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Once 605 Posted October 16, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted October 16, 2021 My friend and I straight out cried several times doing this last concert. We shortly afterwards agreed that this was the greatest experience of our lives. Guys, let’s meet up in Milano next year. This experience is insane!!! Edit: I am slightly drunk now and I also was drunk typing that message, but I’d love for someone to share this experience with in the future. It’s euphoric! tmarps, MfL85, crumbs and 3 others 5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post eitam 364 Posted October 16, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted October 16, 2021 Guys, that applause at the end... I don't go much to concert halls, but I've never seen something like that. I noticed on Thursday that the applause went on for 10 or 20 seconds longer than usual after the musiciens started packing, but tonight it just didn't stop. A good measure of our love and appreciation for that man. I nearly believed he would return ! And he will, next year ! Once, Biodome, apples and 6 others 6 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bollemanneke 3,348 Posted October 16, 2021 Share Posted October 16, 2021 12 minutes ago, Locrius said: I really hope DG does an album release of this. I imagine they'd like to, after the success of the Vienna album(s). If not them, then perhaps the orchestra's own label would do it? Not. DG. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Henry Sítrónu 494 Posted October 16, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted October 16, 2021 has it been posted before? Here you can listen to Saturday's concert. https://www.rbb-online.de/rbbkultur/radio/programm/schema/sendungen/berliner_philharmoniker/archiv/20211016_2000.html Hedwig's Theme was my fav. Today and on thursday. bollemanneke, crlbrg, Once and 5 others 3 3 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Hugo 25 Posted October 16, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted October 16, 2021 2 hours ago, GlastoEls said: Yes I was there outside too - he was really smiling when we sang to him! Simple incredible!! I just saw the video, you were great! In general I think that we all as an audience managed to convey to him in all the evenings our affection and our joy. And it seems to me that without any doubt JW realized this. 2 hours ago, GlastoEls said: Pure magic. Thursday and Saturday for me, the time of my life, honestly! Thank you to @Hugo and Boris for being my companions on the way! it's me that must thank you @GlastoEls for being (even with a little patience and you know why...) my companion in one of the most memorable experiences of my life! MfL85, GlastoEls, Damien F and 2 others 3 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Damien F 1,742 Posted October 16, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted October 16, 2021 32 minutes ago, eitam said: Guys, that applause at the end... I don't go much to concert halls, but I've never seen something like that. I noticed on Thursday that the applause went on for 10 or 20 seconds longer than usual after the musiciens started packing, but tonight it just didn't stop. A good measure of our love and appreciation for that man. I nearly believed he would return ! And he will, next year ! Legend has it they are still applauding! crumbs, eitam and Martinland 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Henry Sítrónu 494 Posted October 16, 2021 Share Posted October 16, 2021 20 minutes ago, Henry Sítrónu said: https://www.rbb-online.de/rbbkultur/radio/programm/schema/sendungen/berliner_philharmoniker/archiv/20211016_2000.html There must be someone around here who knows how to download that. right?! apples and aj_vader 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Fabulin 3,513 Posted October 16, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted October 16, 2021 . Raiders of the SoundtrArk, apples, crlbrg and 9 others 1 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugo 25 Posted October 16, 2021 Share Posted October 16, 2021 Thanks @Fabulin some hours ago during the live I have captured the audio stream, but with this link it's better and easier, so thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apples 64 Posted October 16, 2021 Share Posted October 16, 2021 Noticed quite a few empty seats 🤔 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugo 25 Posted October 17, 2021 Share Posted October 17, 2021 4 hours ago, bollemanneke said: Also, did anyone else listening to RBB Kultur notice a particularly weird thing going on where the sound would continually become sharp and muffled, as if someone was constantly adjusting something, or are my headphones broken already? (Please let them not be broken, they cost €150 and I only got them last year.) It was especially prevalent during the applause and there was occasional crackling on the left channel too. Yes also me noticed this. Try the direct link posted above. Probably during the radio stream there was some filter in action that caused weird things, with the direct file seems ok (or at least it seems to me for the minutes I have listen to it) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Locrius 97 Posted October 17, 2021 Share Posted October 17, 2021 2 hours ago, Fabulin said: https://rbbmediapmdp-a.akamaihd.net/content/66/ab/66abe780-c79c-480c-9631-d5e356faf0ba/8a8a6d65-3996-4f74-884c-4b84ca087095_4cb3674e-dd07-4003-8a8a-d9bfac8f313a.mp3 There you go! Thanks so much for posting the MP3. But wow, these performances are even better than I remember earlier, watching the stream! Some of these may even beat all the competition. crumbs 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Fabulin 3,513 Posted October 17, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted October 17, 2021 Quite and interesting review (in German) https://www.rollingstone.de/kritik-john-williams-live-in-berlin-philharmoniker-musik-besiegt-motorrad-2367873/ Martinland, MaxTheHouseelf and BB-8 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BB-8 3,478 Posted October 17, 2021 Share Posted October 17, 2021 JW did that cute "Wow!" again (like after the Imperial March in Vienna) in response to the ovations upon entering the Berlin Phil on Saturday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveMc 2,674 Posted October 17, 2021 Share Posted October 17, 2021 5 hours ago, apples said: Noticed quite a few empty seats 🤔 I think that was due to covid capacity restrictions Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post BB-8 3,478 Posted October 17, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted October 17, 2021 6 hours ago, Damien F said: Legend has it they are still applauding! I dedicated my extended applause to jwfan.com and this wonderful fan community! josefsuma, Jurassic Shark, MfL85 and 3 others 3 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve 593 Posted October 17, 2021 Share Posted October 17, 2021 Williams said the Berlin Philharmonic are the best orchestra in the world. Discuss. Btw. Most principal players from woodwinds and brass were missing this week (only trombones and trumpets were there) Martinland 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Jurassic Shark 12,076 Posted October 17, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted October 17, 2021 5 minutes ago, Steve said: Williams said the Berlin Philharmonic are the best orchestra in the world. Discuss. At least better than the VPO! MfL85, Martinland and bollemanneke 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crumbs 14,316 Posted October 17, 2021 Share Posted October 17, 2021 12 minutes ago, Steve said: Most principal players from woodwinds and brass were missing this week (only trombones and trumpets were there Should we read anything into this? Were younger players prioritised or more interested in performing under Williams? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Locrius 97 Posted October 17, 2021 Share Posted October 17, 2021 41 minutes ago, Steve said: Btw. Most principal players from woodwinds and brass were missing this week (only trombones and trumpets were there) I noticed that. That kind of bugged me. I thought they still sounded great, but for instance it would have been nice to see Stefan Dohr on 1st horn. Actually, some of the people I saw playing 1st, I don't even see them listed on the Berlin Phil website as members... Did they bring in freelancers to play principal? Strange. 8 hours ago, bollemanneke said: Not. DG. Any reason why? Is it something to do with the Vienna album? bollemanneke 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Henry Sítrónu 494 Posted October 17, 2021 Share Posted October 17, 2021 14 minutes ago, Locrius said: Did they bring in freelancers to play principal? Strange. Nope. They have their own academy and it’s totally normal that their scholars join the orchestra. I think it’s a wonderful thing. They are listed here. https://www.berliner-philharmoniker.de/en/academy/scholarsgraduates/ Martinland and BB-8 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Locrius 97 Posted October 17, 2021 Share Posted October 17, 2021 Very cool. I don't see the guy who was playing 1st horn listed there; wonder who he is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joni Wiljami 1,206 Posted October 17, 2021 Share Posted October 17, 2021 13 minutes ago, Locrius said: Very cool. I don't see the guy who was playing 1st horn listed there; wonder who he is. Chris Parkes from the Swedish National Radio Orchestra. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Mark 3,631 Posted October 17, 2021 Share Posted October 17, 2021 I listnened to the MP3 stream .Fantastic concert and performances. Is this recorded and released by DG again? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crumbs 14,316 Posted October 17, 2021 Share Posted October 17, 2021 Is this available on-demand on their website now? Or just the repeat screening in 3-ish hours? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Henry Sítrónu 494 Posted October 17, 2021 Share Posted October 17, 2021 39 minutes ago, crumbs said: Is this available on-demand on their website now? Or just the repeat screening in 3-ish hours? it will be in a few days. Today is just the streaming. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael_grig 472 Posted October 17, 2021 Share Posted October 17, 2021 Is it downloadable? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crumbs 14,316 Posted October 17, 2021 Share Posted October 17, 2021 I'm happy to pay if I can get an on-demand version. The live 4am performance wasn't exactly convenient (for me) and 10pm for tonight's replay isn't much better. Jurassic Shark 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Henry Sítrónu 494 Posted October 17, 2021 Share Posted October 17, 2021 7 minutes ago, Michael G. said: Is it downloadable? no 5 minutes ago, crumbs said: I'm happy to pay if I can get an on-demand version. you will! It will be archived and it's accessible in a couple of days. MaxTheHouseelf and crumbs 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaxTheHouseelf 324 Posted October 17, 2021 Author Share Posted October 17, 2021 8 minutes ago, Michael G. said: Is it downloadable? No. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael_grig 472 Posted October 17, 2021 Share Posted October 17, 2021 And is it unofficially downloadable? bollemanneke 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ciarlese 250 Posted October 17, 2021 Share Posted October 17, 2021 3 hours ago, SteveMc said: I think that was due to covid capacity restrictions There were no restrictions. People were required to have the relevant certificates in order to enter, and wear an ffp2 mask at all time, but no seat was made unavailable because of COVID. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biodome 714 Posted October 17, 2021 Share Posted October 17, 2021 Conductor Ben Palmer got an autograph! BB-8 and Martinland 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Holko 9,526 Posted October 17, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted October 17, 2021 Well of course he did, it's a signature edition! MaxTheHouseelf, ChrisAfonso, josefsuma and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crumbs 14,316 Posted October 17, 2021 Share Posted October 17, 2021 4 minutes ago, ciarlese said: There were no restrictions. People were required to have the relevant certificates in order to enter, and wear an ffp2 mask at all time, but no seat was made unavailable because of COVID. Technically anyone who tested positive wouldn't have been allowed to attend or enter the country without quarantine though, right? Jurassic Shark 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jurassic Shark 12,076 Posted October 17, 2021 Share Posted October 17, 2021 7 minutes ago, ciarlese said: There were no restrictions. People were required to have the relevant certificates in order to enter, and wear an ffp2 mask at all time, but no seat was made unavailable because of COVID. Another super spreader arrangement... 3 minutes ago, Holko said: Well of course he did, it's a signature edition! Martinland 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ciarlese 250 Posted October 17, 2021 Share Posted October 17, 2021 27 minutes ago, crumbs said: Technically anyone who tested positive wouldn't have been allowed to attend or enter the country without quarantine though, right? That's why there were required certificates. But nothing to do with "capacity restrictions" mentioned before. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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