Mari 279 Posted November 1, 2003 Share Posted November 1, 2003 With the recent premiere of Soundings and the upcoming premiere of the Horn Concerto, there has been a lot of speculation about whether those works will be released on disc. I emailed the CSO and asked two questions: will John Williams be participating in the pre-concert conversations, and, will the Horn Concerto be released on disc. Here is the response I received today:Ms. Allen,Mr. Williams does indeed plan to speak along with Matias Tarnopolsky, Director of Symphony Center Presents programming, for both the November 29, 2003 and December 2, 2003 pre-concert conversations. At this time there are no plans to record the Horn Concerto and release it on CD.This, however, could change.If you have any further questions, please feel free to write again.Thank you,Patron Services StaffSo, my question to all of you is, what can we do to make this happen?~Mari Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lurker 5 Posted November 1, 2003 Share Posted November 1, 2003 Hope for an internet broadcast. Neil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hector J. Guzman 1 Posted November 1, 2003 Share Posted November 1, 2003 Ah, that too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lurker 5 Posted November 1, 2003 Share Posted November 1, 2003 I'm sure Sony Classical is aware of the interest in Mr. Williams' music, right?Neil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hector J. Guzman 1 Posted November 2, 2003 Share Posted November 2, 2003 I certainly hope so... though they seem to not care from that crappy website they have on.John Williams Site at Sony Classical Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Mark 3,631 Posted November 2, 2003 Share Posted November 2, 2003 JWfans will record it somehow.I hope this one is more melodic .Soundings was good ,but very abstract(except the end).K.M. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hector J. Guzman 1 Posted November 2, 2003 Share Posted November 2, 2003 No "buts". Soundings delivered. I feel, however, that this one will be easy on the ear, I mean as the Tuba Concerto Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ocelot 508 Posted November 2, 2003 Share Posted November 2, 2003 The whole thing was geat. It's nice to see him branch out more and more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djc242 0 Posted November 2, 2003 Share Posted November 2, 2003 I hope this will be like his ' cello and trumpet concerti; I liked those a lot. Anyone know the number of movements? I'm thinking three. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,366 Posted November 2, 2003 Share Posted November 2, 2003 All I remember is that...there are no plans to record the horn concerto! I thought that was a done deal?!?!------------------Alex Cremers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mari 279 Posted November 2, 2003 Author Share Posted November 2, 2003 I think we all thought it was a done deal. The email did leave open the possibility that the plan could change. All three concerts are sold out, so they know there is a lot of interest in the music and maybe that will help them to rethink the idea of releasing a CD.As for the concerto, I am really looking forward to hearing it. We all know what great music he writes for Horn, and having free reign to explore his creativity in this work, makes me think it may end up being his best concert work yet.Two weeks before a concert, the CSO makes the program notes available online. They provide more detailed information about the upcoming concerts and we'll know then how many movements, and the thoughts John Williams had when composing it.~Mari Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray Barnsbury 8 Posted November 2, 2003 Share Posted November 2, 2003 I'm really looking forward to this, and I hope it's melodic too. Williams' music, and film music in general, was a large factor in my switching from trumpet to horn, and I'm so glad that I did. Hearing a piece by him centered on the instrument should be really great.Ray Barnsbury Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DU Lou 1 Posted November 3, 2003 Share Posted November 3, 2003 anyone consider enquiring with the stage manager to see a rehersal, like was done that time in Pittsburgh?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeekUYoda 0 Posted November 4, 2003 Share Posted November 4, 2003 Yes, I'm considering it, but I'm not in Chicago for very long so there's a good chance I'll miss it. :cry: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yoda Longbottom 0 Posted November 5, 2003 Share Posted November 5, 2003 At this time there are no plans to record the Horn Concerto and release it on CD.This, however, could change.Mari, thanks for the alert.But what is that supposed to mean? Are JW's concert works of such negligible significance that releasing it on a medium must yet be "considered"? Like with an inexperienced applicant: "Sir, play it to us and we'll definitely call you back"! What is this world waiting for?Damnation! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,366 Posted November 6, 2003 Share Posted November 6, 2003 So the first new Williams album to come is Harry Potter III??????? -----------------Alex Cremers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elmo Lewis 6 Posted November 6, 2003 Share Posted November 6, 2003 So far, yes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mari 279 Posted November 7, 2003 Author Share Posted November 7, 2003 anyone consider enquiring with the stage manager to see a rehersal, like was done that time in Pittsburgh??I hadn't thought about that ... it would be very interesting to hear, if it could be arranged. I am looking forward to the pre-concert conversations and having JW talk more about the concerto. Perhaps there will even be time for questions and autographs!~Mari Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mari 279 Posted November 19, 2003 Author Share Posted November 19, 2003 The Chicago Symphony has posted a recent interview between John Williams and Philip Huscher, CSO Program Annotator on their website:http://www.cso.org/jwilliamsinterview.tafEnjoy!Kathy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeekUYoda 0 Posted November 20, 2003 Share Posted November 20, 2003 Thanks for the tip, Mari!I was hoping he might say a bit more about the concerto - what the style will be, etc. I guess we'll just have to wait until they post the program notes. This is going to be an amazing concerto. I can't wait to hear it! I really hope the theme for the second movement is like one of his film-score horn solo themes - like Princess Leia or Luke and Leia. JW is like Brahms in the way he writes for the horn: his music just flows out of the instrument. I've always thought JW's favorite orchestral instrument is the horn - although it could be glockenspiel, I guess; he sure uses it a lot. Anyway... I digressed. Only 10 more days until the premiere!!I'm really looking forward to this, and I hope it's melodic too. Williams' music, and film music in general, was a large factor in my switching from trumpet to horn, and I'm so glad that I did. Hearing a piece by him centered on the instrument should be really great.Ray BarnsburyAnother horn player - woohoo! You chose wisely! Kaitlin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mari 279 Posted November 20, 2003 Author Share Posted November 20, 2003 First, welcome to the board Kaitlin!I was hoping he might say a bit more about the concerto - what the style will be, etc. I guess we'll just have to wait until they post the program notes.I know! This interview is almost a preview of the pre-concert conversation, but the program notes should be posted on Thursday and they are pretty in-depth. I've always thought JW's favorite orchestral instrument is the horn - although it could be glockenspiel, I guess; he sure uses it a lot.Well, when I attended the concerts in Washington D.C. in January one of the questions in the post-concert conversation was that very subject. A person asked if the horn was his favorite instrument to write for since he composes such wonderful music for it and his answer was yes. Unfortunately, he then became a bit technical, and, since I don't play any instruments, I don't remember the rest of his answer.Only 10 more days until the premiere!!I can hardly wait! Which concerts are you attending?Kathy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QMM 4 Posted November 20, 2003 Share Posted November 20, 2003 Horn concerto needs to be recorded eh.This sounds like a job for....the JWfans! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray Barnsbury 8 Posted November 20, 2003 Share Posted November 20, 2003 Another horn player - woohoo! You chose wisely! KaitlinHaha, thanks! I love playing it, it's one of my favorite things to do. I guess now we've got our horn section for the annual JWFan film music concert. Ray Barnsbury Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QMM 4 Posted November 20, 2003 Share Posted November 20, 2003 Woo, I'll bring my saxes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeekUYoda 0 Posted November 20, 2003 Share Posted November 20, 2003 I know! This interview is almost a preview of the pre-concert conversation, but the program notes should be posted on Thursday and they are pretty in-depth. Thursday, today, Thursday? Well, when I attended the concerts in Washington D.C. in January one of the questions in the post-concert conversation was that very subject. A person asked if the horn was his favorite instrument to write for since he composes such wonderful music for it and his answer was yes. Unfortunately, he then became a bit technical, and, since I don't play any instruments, I don't remember the rest of his answer. I've always wanted to ask him that... cool! He writes like he's played the instrument all his lifeI can hardly wait! Which concerts are you attending? Just the Saturday night performance. I wish we could stay for more, but, alas, time and money are short. 9 more days!Kaitlin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mari 279 Posted November 22, 2003 Author Share Posted November 22, 2003 The program notes for the Chicago concerts are now online, and I am even more excited to hear the Horn Concerto now than I was before! If the music is half as good as JWs description, it is going to be his the best work yet. Here's the link: Program NotesKathy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Mark 3,631 Posted November 22, 2003 Share Posted November 22, 2003 Well,i still hope someone records it somehowWhere's Yodaclaus when we need him.K.M. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mari 279 Posted November 22, 2003 Author Share Posted November 22, 2003 If I had the equipment to record it, I would certainly try ...Hopefully, someone else will be able to capture the performance. Kathy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CYPHER 1 Posted November 23, 2003 Share Posted November 23, 2003 Wow, those program notes have really piqued my interest in the Horn Concerto! Thanks for the link, Mari. I'm hella excited all of a sudden (even though I probably won't hear the piece for, oh a couple of years... Presuming they do actually release it on CD). John Williams' comments are really quite impressive and informative: he comes across as very sophisticated and erudite, that's for sure. And I'm intrigued by the thematic and historical references Williams' seems to have drawn upon as inspiration for this work. I think (and hope) its going to turn out very nicely! CYPHER Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QMM 4 Posted November 23, 2003 Share Posted November 23, 2003 Wasn't superman supposed to be played on Saturday? I'm going to the concert and I thought he was planning on playing superman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mari 279 Posted November 24, 2003 Author Share Posted November 24, 2003 John Williams' comments are really quite impressive and informative: he comes across as very sophisticated and erudite, that's for sure. And I'm intrigued by the thematic and historical references Williams' seems to have drawn upon as inspiration for this work. I think (and hope) its going to turn out very nicely!I agree! His comments on each of the movements is so descriptive that I am easily able to grasp the mood he will be trying to convey through his music. He also demonstrates more than a passing knowledge of mythology and Jung's theory of the collective unconscious, and I'm really looking forward to finding out what "poetic quotes" he's chosen to include in the movement titles. I think knowing which writers inspire him will provide at least a small glimpse into John Williams, the man. Wasn't superman supposed to be played on Saturday? I'm going to the concert and I thought he was planning on playing supermanI don't think Superman was ever scheduled for the Saturday/Tuesday concerts. It was was originally scheduled for the Friday concert, but was replaced by "Across The Stars" ...Remember -- We have to demand it as an encore. Kathy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QMM 4 Posted November 24, 2003 Share Posted November 24, 2003 Any volunteers for who'll be there (I will be there) to shout:Superman!Play Superman!For the love of god play Superman! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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