Popular Post Quppa 117 Posted September 28, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted September 28, 2021 PSA for anyone in the Melbourne vicinity that one of the annual Sidney Myer Free Concerts next February will celebrate John Williams' 90th birthday (a few days late). Contingent on the city ever leaving lockdown. https://www.mso.com.au/performance/2022-sidney-myer-free-concerts#an-evening-of-john-williams An Evening of John WilliamsSaturday 12 February / 7.30pmJessica Gethin conductor Celebrate John Williams’ 90th birthday with his greatest hits from Star Wars, Indiana Jones, Harry Potter, Schindler’s List, Jurassic Park and more. Program All works by John WilliamsStar Wars Suite: Main TitleSaving Private Ryan: Hymn to the FallenHarry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone Suite: Hedwig's ThemeThe Witches of Eastwick: Devil's DanceMemoirs of a Geisha: Suite for Cello and Orchestra, The Chairman's WaltzE.T.: Adventures on EarthThe Olympic SpiritSchindler's List: ThemeHook: Flight to NeverlandStar Wars Suite: Yoda's ThemeStar Wars Suite: Imperial MarchJurassic Park: Theme Jay, Cerebral Cortex and crumbs 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 37,042 Posted September 28, 2021 Share Posted September 28, 2021 Cool! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crumbs 14,271 Posted September 28, 2021 Share Posted September 28, 2021 I nearly had a heart attack because I read the title as 'With John Williams' Why you never visit Australia, Jay-Dubs? Still, live orchestral music is fantastic news given what Melbourne has endured over the last 18 months. We desperately need to inject some life back into the city. Was thinking just yesterday that outside performances should be feasible come summer (the density quotas make indoor performances problematic). But I'll definitely be attending this. I saw the MSO perform The Force Awakens and they were sensational! Fabulin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke Skywalker 1,790 Posted September 28, 2021 Share Posted September 28, 2021 Their performance on jurassic park operation genesis is sublime. Dinosaur fly-by sounds exactly like the film version. I know it is a re-recording because the composer told me so…. crumbs 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crumbs 14,271 Posted September 28, 2021 Share Posted September 28, 2021 Yeah that's a fun soundtrack! They performed very well when it came to the JW music. Still kicking myself for not seeing more of their LTP concerts before COVID happened. Could be waiting a while for those to resume Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zoltan_902 141 Posted October 1, 2021 Share Posted October 1, 2021 Lucky you guys. Hopefully we can expect similar birthday gestures from the Sydney Symphony too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quppa 117 Posted October 3, 2021 Author Share Posted October 3, 2021 The full program has been published here - good to see The Olympic Spirit, The Witches of Eastwick and Memoirs of a Geisha in addition to the usual fare. Tom 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom 4,610 Posted October 4, 2021 Share Posted October 4, 2021 35 minutes ago, Quppa said: The full program has been published here - good to see The Olympic Spirit, The Witches of Eastwick and Memoirs of a Geisha in addition to the usual fare. That is a really nice program. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crumbs 14,271 Posted October 4, 2021 Share Posted October 4, 2021 Wow! They did an amazing job curating highlights for that program. Fantastic selections! Very excited to see this Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quppa 117 Posted February 10, 2022 Author Share Posted February 10, 2022 Bumping this since it's happening tomorrow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crumbs 14,271 Posted February 12, 2022 Share Posted February 12, 2022 Looks like this will be broadcast live, or at the very least, available on demand afterwards! Great news for anyone who can't attend or lives overseas. It starts at 7.30pm tonight, Australian EST, for anyone who wants to listen. https://www.abc.net.au/classic/programs/evenings/mso-an-evening-with-john-williams/13733832 The MSO is a world-class orchestra. I saw them perform TFA a few years back and they did a magnificent job. I love that this set list includes some more obscure pieces in addition to the classics. Memoirs of a Geisha should be fantastic! Here's the final program: Deborah Cheetham: Long time living here John Williams: Star Wars Suite: Main Title John Williams: Saving Private Ryan: Hymn to the Fallen John Williams: Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone Suite: Hedwig’s Theme John Williams: The Witches of Eastwick: Devil’s Dance John Williams: Memoirs of a Giesha: Suite for Cello and Orchestra: The Chairman’s Waltz John Williams: E. T.: Adventures on Earth John Williams: The Olympic Spirit John Williams: Schindler’s List: Theme John Williams: Hook: Flight to Neverland John Williams: Star Wars Suite: Yoda’s Theme John Williams: Star Wars Suite: Imperial March John Williams: Jurassic Park: Theme John Williams: Raiders of the Lost Ark: March John Williams: Happy Birthday Variations Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quppa 117 Posted February 12, 2022 Author Share Posted February 12, 2022 Great turnout and lovely weather. 20220212_192224.heic 20220212_192314.heic crumbs 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naïve Old Fart 9,443 Posted February 12, 2022 Share Posted February 12, 2022 On 28/09/2021 at 7:05 AM, Quppa said: Star Wars Suite: Main Title Saving Private Ryan: Hymn to the FallenHarry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone Suite: Hedwig's ThemeThe Witches of Eastwick: The Dance Of The WitchesMemoirs of a Geisha: Suite for Cello and Orchestra, The Chairman's WaltzE.T.: Adventures on EarthThe Olympic SpiritSchindler's List: ThemeHook: Flight to NeverlandStar Wars Suite: Yoda's ThemeStar Wars Suite: Imperial MarchJurassic Park: Theme It's nice, don't get me wrong, but it's a standard Greatest Hits package. Still, any live JW is better than no live JW. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KittBash 282 Posted February 12, 2022 Share Posted February 12, 2022 Wow that took a little while for me to be able to grab that concert... well now to give it a listen! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miguel Andrade 1,251 Posted February 14, 2022 Share Posted February 14, 2022 Concert can be heard here: https://www.abc.net.au/classic/programs/evenings/mso-an-evening-with-john-williams/13733832 Once 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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