diskobolus 3 Posted February 26, 2004 Share Posted February 26, 2004 Just hoping to god for POA. And Imperial March. And Schindler's List, with Itzhak Perlman as guest soloist. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lurker 5 Posted February 26, 2004 Share Posted February 26, 2004 Just hoping to god for POA.That would certainly be cool.And Imperial March.Yawn.And Schindler's List, with Itzhak Perlman as guest soloist.Double yawn.Neil - who would like to hear some "off beat" Williams live Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diskobolus 3 Posted February 26, 2004 Share Posted February 26, 2004 When you guys see Williams, do you generally get autographs and photos, and do you try to get a couple sentences of questions or conversation? When I went two years ago for the 70th, I didnt get a chance, although I saw him outside Symphony Hall beforehand giving autographs. I'm also not sure if he always comes out after the performance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foxfan 128 Posted February 26, 2004 Share Posted February 26, 2004 Just hoping to god for POA. And Imperial March. And Schindler's List, with Itzhak Perlman as guest soloist.I'm also hoping he performs new HP music. Maybe a glimpse at Terminal as well...I also wish he would play Hook again (as he did last year). It's always been my favorite composition of his and 4 minutes of a 2-hour concert doesn't seem like much to ask.Anything from Star Wars would be nice. I only saw Duel of the Fates at Tanglewood this summer.Judging from the press release, it seems as if he won't perform much of his own works on the 22nd and 24th since he wants to play Hermann and Mancini stuff and half the show would be devoted to the darn vocalists. I think it will go as follows:Hooray for Hollywood: Hermann, Mancini, WilliamsSpring Pops: Hermann, Mancini, vocalist stealing the show.I'm glad I booked the 21st. When do program details get released? Last year I remember them being posted on johnwilliams.org long before the concerts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lurker 5 Posted February 26, 2004 Share Posted February 26, 2004 My tickets showed up in today's mail. Neil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 26, 2004 Share Posted February 26, 2004 Is there a time of year that we find out about Williams' concerts on the West Coast? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ren 75 Posted February 26, 2004 Share Posted February 26, 2004 I'd like for us JW's to meet where ever he is giving autographs and give him something from JWFan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donnelly24 0 Posted February 26, 2004 Author Share Posted February 26, 2004 Well the Pops dont normally release what they will be playing for their shows...always keeping it a suprise...and Tamara Smirnova is schedualed to be a soloist, she is an incredable violinist and the Boston Pops concertmaster, so SHE might be doing something from Schindlers List, as she has been known to do in the past. Or maybe a little far and away, or possibly a rarity from Sabrina...what else has williams done for solo violin? I'd really love to meet JW myself, I dont know how you would get to meet him...never seen him @ SH before...Yes Neil, mine came in yesturday for a different Pops concert but I'm going with a group to the 22nd show so I wont get them for a while...Brian Strokes Mitchel will be the soloist and I want to smack you all for saying the Stupid Soloist! Brian is probably the best Baritone singer that Broadway has right now!!!! He will be up @ Tanglewood w/ Johnny for the My Fair Lady show so maybe we'll get that snuck into the show! You all have to trust the Maestro, you love him as a composer and he known for play a lot of his music so just relax...and do you really think that he likes to ONLY play his music, you've got to remember that not everyone going is going JUST for Johnny...he's still second conductor w/ the Pops so he has to program for a wide ranged audience...This year is Johnny 25th season with the Pops (sense 1979 when he substituted for Arthur) so you gotta expect some of his best programing, he must be very excited about this year! But we all should be glad that were going to she him in Boston with the best and most entertaining and fun orchestra EVER!PS. What is the offical list of people going...there are a lot of "yes I am" but we should make an offical list just so we can keep on top of that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ren 75 Posted February 27, 2004 Share Posted February 27, 2004 I have a list on my computer that i made of the actual confirmations of people. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donnelly24 0 Posted February 27, 2004 Author Share Posted February 27, 2004 Can ya post it..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lurker 5 Posted February 27, 2004 Share Posted February 27, 2004 Well the Pops dont normally release what they will be playing for their shows...always keeping it a suprise...and Tamara Smirnova is schedualed to be a soloist, she is an incredable violinist and the Boston Pops concertmaster, so SHE might be doing something from Schindlers List, as she has been known to do in the past. Or maybe a little far and away, or possibly a rarity from Sabrina...what else has williams done for solo violin? I'd really love to meet JW myself, I dont know how you would get to meet him...never seen him @ SH before...Yes Neil, mine came in yesturday for a different Pops concert but I'm going with a group to the 22nd show so I wont get them for a while...Brian Strokes Mitchel will be the soloist and I want to smack you all for saying the Stupid Soloist! Brian is probably the best Baritone singer that Broadway has right now!!!! He will be up @ Tanglewood w/ Johnny for the My Fair Lady show so maybe we'll get that snuck into the show! You all have to trust the Maestro, you love him as a composer and he known for play a lot of his music so just relax...and do you really think that he likes to ONLY play his music, you've got to remember that not everyone going is going JUST for Johnny...he's still second conductor w/ the Pops so he has to program for a wide ranged audience...This year is Johnny 25th season with the Pops (sense 1979 when he substituted for Arthur) so you gotta expect some of his best programing, he must be very excited about this year! But we all should be glad that were going to she him in Boston with the best and most entertaining and fun orchestra EVER!PS. What is the offical list of people going...there are a lot of "yes I am" but we should make an offical list just so we can keep on top of thatWas that english?Neil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rogue_Leader 2 Posted February 27, 2004 Share Posted February 27, 2004 Not everybody on here has English as their primary language. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 28, 2004 Share Posted February 28, 2004 Deja Vu.............. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ren 75 Posted February 28, 2004 Share Posted February 28, 2004 i'll post the list. . . .and if there are more people to add, i'll add it to this post. . . .DiskobolusFriday May 21st - 2nd balcony, Row A-B, 34-33, 32-31 Saturday May 22nd - 1st balcony, Row C, 16-18Ray BarnsburyMay 21-Row A, Section 2B LT, Seat 53 May22- Row A, Section 2B RT, Seat 1 DonnellyMay 22 - ?????CardinalMay 19 - ORCH Row E, Table 2 May 22 - ORCH Row P, Table 2NeilMay 21 - Row: S Section: ORCH 5 1 May 22 - Row: G Section: 1B CT 24 RenMay 21, Row: G Section: 1B CT 34 -35May 22, Row: C Section: 1B CT 1-2FoxfanMay 21st 1st balcony front-right A 3 and 4Trumpeteer May 22nd - 1st balcony right, seats 49-50Johnmusic ???????????? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ren 75 Posted February 28, 2004 Share Posted February 28, 2004 Here is a cheap hotel outside of Boston. It's in Bedford. I pretty sure I'll be staying there as may be Neil. We'll know for sure sometime soon. They have a website, search Best Western Sovereign HotelBest Western Sovereign Hotel - Bedford 340 Great Road Bedford, Massachusetts, 01730, United States Phone: 781-275-6700 Toll Free Reservations: 800-607-9876 Fax: 781-275-3011UPDATE UPDATE UPDATE UPDATE UPDATE UPDATENeil, Ray and I pricelined the Boston Park Plaza Hotel for those nights. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted February 28, 2004 Share Posted February 28, 2004 Hmmm...for an extra 100 $ you get a costumary Geisha service? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ren 75 Posted February 28, 2004 Share Posted February 28, 2004 you are silly Stefan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lurker 5 Posted February 28, 2004 Share Posted February 28, 2004 I want one of those You Only Live Twice style baths. Will any New England girls provide this simple service? And don't get the soap in my eye.Neil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donnelly24 0 Posted February 28, 2004 Author Share Posted February 28, 2004 Ren, I'm in for the concert on Saturday, but I have no clue where I'm sitting...going with a large group. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ren 75 Posted February 28, 2004 Share Posted February 28, 2004 we'll all have a meeting place for before/after the concert I'm sure. . . .Neil: Will any New England girls provide this simple service?You are really self-selecting aren't you? (selective) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lurker 5 Posted February 28, 2004 Share Posted February 28, 2004 Will any New England girls provide this simple service?You are really self-selecting aren't you? (selective)The line in You Only Live Twice is "Your English girls would never provide this simple service." I was simply doing a play on words. Neil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ren 75 Posted February 28, 2004 Share Posted February 28, 2004 ok, no ulterior motive, I see (right) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trumpeteer 302 Posted March 3, 2004 Share Posted March 3, 2004 Finally got my butt in gear and ordered my ticket! I was debating whether or not I would be going, as I would be spending a week in Boston two weeks before that. So getting another plane ticket and purchasing tickets was out of the question for a while. Then the friend I'm staying with reminded me of the concerts, and I quickly snatched up:1st balcony right, seats 49-50.I'm excited. I thought I'd have to wait until Feb. 2005 to see the Man. This is much better! Like a preview!Here's what I hope to hear:The Imperial March (don't laugh, Neil)Anything fromHarry PotterAnything from ETAything from The TerminalHell, I'd listen to music from "Hook." So add me to the list, Your HIghness. And let us know if/when/where we'll all meet before/after the show. I'm bringing my camera, as well as my Special Edition copy of "The Empire Strikes Back" for sigining.Jeff -- who will be excited to meet his fellow JWFaners Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lurker 5 Posted March 3, 2004 Share Posted March 3, 2004 Jeff, what night(s) are you going?Neil - more excited by meeting JWFan members than actually seeing Williams. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donnelly24 0 Posted March 3, 2004 Author Share Posted March 3, 2004 Can't wait, it's going to be an awsome weekend!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diskobolus 3 Posted March 3, 2004 Share Posted March 3, 2004 Neil - more excited by meeting JWFan members than actually seeing Williams.Quite a statement!I'll be with friends, just in case any of you people are cyber stalkers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lurker 5 Posted March 3, 2004 Share Posted March 3, 2004 I'll be with friends, just in case any of you people are cyber stalkers. I'm not, but I know Renovia is. Neil - who would be very excited if this were a Goldsmith concert Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diskobolus 3 Posted March 3, 2004 Share Posted March 3, 2004 I'll be with friends, just in case any of you people are cyber stalkers. I'm not, but I know Renovia is. Am actually looking forward to meeting some of you as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ren 75 Posted March 4, 2004 Share Posted March 4, 2004 hey neil that wasn't nice,Ren, who has added Jeff to the list but not sure what date. . .and also who is excited about meeting some JWFans. . .more importantly, POSSIBLY staying in the same hotel as some of them. . . . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diskobolus 3 Posted March 4, 2004 Share Posted March 4, 2004 hey neil that wasn't nice,Ren, who has added Jeff to the list but not sure what date. . .and also who is excited about meeting some JWFans. . .more importantly, POSSIBLY staying in the same hotel as some of them. . . .Is your real name Ren or Renovia? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray Barnsbury 8 Posted March 4, 2004 Share Posted March 4, 2004 All this talk has made me REALLY want to go to these concerts too, and meet you guys!!! I'm on the website now, it looks like I could get decent seats at the lowest price. It's so tempting. Neil, I think you live closest to me out the rest, how are you getting there? Car? Plane?Ray Barnsbury-getting excited (probably for nothing) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diskobolus 3 Posted March 4, 2004 Share Posted March 4, 2004 I'm walking down Mass. Ave to get there.Really hope you can make it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lurker 5 Posted March 4, 2004 Share Posted March 4, 2004 Neil, I think you live closest to me out the rest, how are you getting there? Car? Plane?I'm closest to Michigan????I'm driving there.Neil - who knows Renovia is not a cyber stalker Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray Barnsbury 8 Posted March 4, 2004 Share Posted March 4, 2004 OH wtf was I thinking? I thought you were in Ohio for some reason even though it says right there Nee Jersey. My bad. :oops: I need to start making some decisions soon before tickets are gone . . .Ray Barnsbury Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trumpeteer 302 Posted March 4, 2004 Share Posted March 4, 2004 Oops. Sorry. I'm there on the 22nd only.Jeff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lurker 5 Posted March 4, 2004 Share Posted March 4, 2004 See you on the 22nd then. Neil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray Barnsbury 8 Posted March 4, 2004 Share Posted March 4, 2004 I'm trying to find a hotel . . . all the ones by Symphony Hall are frickin' expensive. Any suggestions?Ray Barnsbury-whose mother isn't being supportive in this venture, or taking it seriously . . .yet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lurker 5 Posted March 4, 2004 Share Posted March 4, 2004 I think Renovia found a Best Western that was about 13 miles from Symphony Hall. I'm told the suburbs are inexpensive while staying in the city would be expensive. I'm also told that Boston has an excellent public transportation system.Neil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray Barnsbury 8 Posted March 4, 2004 Share Posted March 4, 2004 Glad to hear about the public transportation system! If I don't drive I'll certainly be using it.Ray Barnsbury Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diskobolus 3 Posted March 4, 2004 Share Posted March 4, 2004 I think Renovia found a Best Western that was about 13 miles from Symphony Hall. I'm told the suburbs are inexpensive while staying in the city would be expensive. I'm also told that Boston has an excellent public transportation system.NeilWhere is this hotel? The T (transportation system) is not bad, and there are lots of ways to get around the city using buses and subway.If you guys have any questions regarding navigation in Boston, feel free to ask me. I grew up in a suburb near Boston and now go to college there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donnelly24 0 Posted March 4, 2004 Author Share Posted March 4, 2004 Boston is an awsome city, and its really easy to get around...but if you drive, just pay close attention to what you do because if you miss a turn, it'll take you like forever to get back to where you wanted to go...I haven't been up there w/ the new tunnel, so that should make stuff a little easier. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray Barnsbury 8 Posted March 5, 2004 Share Posted March 5, 2004 Donnelly/diskobulus, would there be public transportation from Bedford where the Best Western Neil and Ren mentioned is to Symphony Hall in Boston? The address is 340 Great Road, Bedford, Massachusetts. I've only used public transportation on vacations, so I don't know a whole lot about it, and I've never been to this area of the country.Ray Barnsbury Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diskobolus 3 Posted March 5, 2004 Share Posted March 5, 2004 Donnelly/diskobulus, would there be public transportation from Bedford where the Best Western Neil and Ren mentioned is to Symphony Hall in Boston? The address is 340 Great Road, Bedford, Massachusetts. I've only used public transportation on vacations, so I don't know a whole lot about it, and I've never been to this area of the country.Ray BarnsburyYeah. There's a train called the commuter rail that might go near there. There's nothing really interesting around there. What price range are you guys looking for? Cause my friends and I stayed in a hotel in Boston once and it wasn't that expensive cause we shared the room.check out this site: http://www.mbta.com/traveling_t/schedules_...?line=fitchburgim not sure about the addresses but you can check which of those stops is bedford. i think it's kendal green. that site has all the info about the T. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray Barnsbury 8 Posted March 5, 2004 Share Posted March 5, 2004 Thanks very much for the info!Ray Barnsbury Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donnelly24 0 Posted March 5, 2004 Author Share Posted March 5, 2004 Its really easy...just find a way into Boston, and the T will get you to Symphony Hall...They have a stop right at Symphony Hall and you'll know that that will be the right stop because i believe that the stop is called Symphony Hall...and also, try to stay in the city!!!!!!! There is so much to do in the city...you'd waste so much valuable time travels from where ever your coming from to get into the city. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diskobolus 3 Posted March 6, 2004 Share Posted March 6, 2004 Its really easy...just find a way into Boston, and the T will get you to Symphony Hall...They have a stop right at Symphony Hall and you'll know that that will be the right stop because i believe that the stop is called Symphony Hall...and also, try to stay in the city!!!!!!! There is so much to do in the city...you'd waste so much valuable time travels from where ever your coming from to get into the city.Dr. Harris, do you concur?I concur. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ren 75 Posted March 7, 2004 Share Posted March 7, 2004 K, i'll add jeff's date to the list. didn't i list the actual hotel that might be nice to stay in?I know there is at least one other person who is going but hasn't posted their seats or date yet.i'm not a cyber-stalker LOLi was just by symphony hall yesterday. I was at the berklee jazz fest where i went to see conor play. i couldn't talk with him though because anthony's band's times just didn't allow for it.Conor that was me in the pink jacket in the back Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donnelly24 0 Posted March 7, 2004 Author Share Posted March 7, 2004 Yes, that would be me...I do not know where I'm sitting, but I'm guessing it is way up on the second balcony because were a large group thats going. I wont be able to tell ya where I'm sitting because I wont actually have the tickets. PS...how'd the festival go? Did you see my school (Bishop Hendricken High School)? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lurker 5 Posted March 7, 2004 Share Posted March 7, 2004 Is your real name Ren or Renovia?Her name is actually Ralph. Neil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ren 75 Posted March 8, 2004 Share Posted March 8, 2004 ha that was my nickname that my sis gave to me.it's RENOVIA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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