David Vincent 8 Posted August 21, 2004 Share Posted August 21, 2004 I have just received a handwritten letter from John Williams himself, telling this :DavidI do not expect to visit Europe in 2005.However, I thank you for your letter and your interest.John WilliamsA few months ago, I sent a letter to the maestro asking him if he would play a series of concerts with the London symphony orchestra while recording Star Wars next February.Unfortunately, it probably means that he will not perform any concert in Europe next year... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted August 21, 2004 Share Posted August 21, 2004 NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted August 21, 2004 Share Posted August 21, 2004 BTW, nice letter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisAfonso 186 Posted August 21, 2004 Share Posted August 21, 2004 If he really doesn't come to London next year, I'm really disappointed right now However, what does this mean for Ep.3? Isn't he going to record it with the LSO this time? That would be the first non-LSO Star Wars score... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted August 21, 2004 Share Posted August 21, 2004 I'm guessing Williams means he's not coming to London for concerts.We have no reason to think the LSO is not doing Ep III, so let's not even go there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Vincent 8 Posted August 21, 2004 Author Share Posted August 21, 2004 If I remember, the LSO has been booked for Star Wars recording three years in advance. I guess John Williams will just come for this, but not for concert. Anyway, is it possible to attend the recording sessions ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted August 21, 2004 Share Posted August 21, 2004 No, unless you are a member of the orchestra or close friend of Williams or Lucas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,345 Posted August 21, 2004 Share Posted August 21, 2004 No, unless you are a member of the orchestra or close friend of Williams or Lucas.I can be Lucas' friend, no problem. "Great movie, George, I especially like Jar Jar Binks. How's Johnny? Say, speaking of Johnny ... those new recording sessions... when exactly are we going to London? February? Alrighty then! Why don't I pick you up so we could go to the airport together? It's a deal!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Breathmask 555 Posted August 21, 2004 Share Posted August 21, 2004 No Williams concert? Crap!You got a hand-written letter? You bastard! - Marc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted August 21, 2004 Share Posted August 21, 2004 Ass kisser!try to get me in also Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elmo Lewis 6 Posted August 21, 2004 Share Posted August 21, 2004 Suddenly, late Winter in London has lost all interest to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,345 Posted August 21, 2004 Share Posted August 21, 2004 What? Breathmask? An ass kisser? I knew there was something about him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Breathmask 555 Posted August 21, 2004 Share Posted August 21, 2004 I called him a bastard. How's that ass kissing?Idiots! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted August 21, 2004 Share Posted August 21, 2004 I'm talking about you Alex, the greatest rimmer of them all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Breathmask 555 Posted August 21, 2004 Share Posted August 21, 2004 That would explain it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,345 Posted August 21, 2004 Share Posted August 21, 2004 Too bad, Stefancos. I was just about to ask my friend George if there was a seat left, in case I want to bring another person. Somehow I don't feel like doing that anymore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elmo Lewis 6 Posted August 21, 2004 Share Posted August 21, 2004 In that case, you are aware, I presume, that you will never make it to that plane. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Vincent 8 Posted August 21, 2004 Author Share Posted August 21, 2004 Some of you asked me about the address to write to John Williams.He sent his letter from the Boston Symphony Orchestra on 12th of August :John WilliamsSymphony Hall301 Massachusetts AvenueBoston, Massachusetts 02115-4511I first wrote a few months ago, so it took its time, but perhaps the first address I used was not correct (I can't remember which one a french fan sent me).I also asked for a signed photo but he forgot it :roll:. Nevermind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MSM 126 Posted August 21, 2004 Share Posted August 21, 2004 I used that address to get my JW autograph as well.If he will not come to London next year, then when am I suspected to see JW (a)live in concert!? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted August 21, 2004 Share Posted August 21, 2004 Obviously, we won't. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lurker 5 Posted August 21, 2004 Share Posted August 21, 2004 The reason Williams will not be performing in London.Neil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted August 21, 2004 Share Posted August 21, 2004 Go censored yourself Bulkhead! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lurker 5 Posted August 21, 2004 Share Posted August 21, 2004 Neil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Breathmask 555 Posted August 21, 2004 Share Posted August 21, 2004 I expect that picture to hunt you for some time, Steef. We should convince Williams to just get over to Amsterdam. - Marc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Indiana 0 Posted August 21, 2004 Share Posted August 21, 2004 Oh man, this is really disappointing!! I have seen Willams twice in London and I can't wait to see him again with the LSO. It was amazing to hear the sound and see the man on the flesh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Mark 3,631 Posted August 21, 2004 Share Posted August 21, 2004 I think I'll write him a letter too.K.M. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted August 21, 2004 Share Posted August 21, 2004 Be sure to send him a print out of your signature. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fommes 153 Posted August 21, 2004 Share Posted August 21, 2004 The reason Williams will not be performing in London. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MSM 126 Posted August 22, 2004 Share Posted August 22, 2004 We should convince Williams to just get over to Amsterdam. Groningen would be better. He could give a concert in our concert hall, De Oosterpoort. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Breathmask 555 Posted August 22, 2004 Share Posted August 22, 2004 Yeah, but that's like, away, you know. I can be in Amsterdam in less than 45 minutes. Groningen is like, two hours, dude!- Marc, who just wants his Williams. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magnus 0 Posted August 24, 2004 Share Posted August 24, 2004 If I remember, the LSO has been booked for Star Wars recording three years in advance. I guess John Williams will just come for this, but not for concert. Anyway, is it possible to attend the recording sessions ?I'll send him a letter... I know a conductor who lives in London, who also knows people in the LSO, he might be able to pull some strings... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elmo Lewis 6 Posted August 24, 2004 Share Posted August 24, 2004 I'll send him a letter... I know a conductor who lives in London, who also knows people in the LSO, he might be able to pull some strings...To get the information or to get Williams? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magnus 0 Posted August 24, 2004 Share Posted August 24, 2004 he and I were talking about this a while back, and he suggested I should write to Williams about perhaps attending to recording sessions, while my friend maybe would talk to some people at the LSO, I dunno... something Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Vincent 8 Posted August 24, 2004 Author Share Posted August 24, 2004 he and I were talking about this a while back, and he suggested I should write to Williams about perhaps attending to recording sessions, while my friend maybe would talk to some people at the LSO, I dunno... something Magnus, I am really impressed.I don't know about your contact in London and if you can send him e-mails for a quick answer, but this letter breeds a lot of questions as you can see :-)Can you know if John Williams will come for the recordings sessions in London on february and if so, is it possible to organize with the LSO and John Williams something like a meeting for the fans he has in Europe and who are willing to travel to UK ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magnus 0 Posted August 24, 2004 Share Posted August 24, 2004 he and I were talking about this a while back, and he suggested I should write to Williams about perhaps attending to recording sessions, while my friend maybe would talk to some people at the LSO, I dunno... something Magnus, I am really impressed.I don't know about your contact in London and if you can send him e-mails for a quick answer, but this letter breeds a lot of questions as you can see :-)Can you know if John Williams will come for the recordings sessions in London on february and if so, is it possible to organize with the LSO and John Williams something like a meeting for the fans he has in Europe and who are willing to travel to UK ?I really can't tell in how big scale this will turn out to... I'm not really that confident I'll be allowed to, due to security reasons, especially with Lucas being there and all... But, I happen to know Esa-Pekka Salonen as well, that I know meets JW a little now and then... so maybe, if I can rally a few people to like say that I'm no security risk, then it might go well However, and also a pretty sad thing is that I most likely won't be able to get you guys onto this 8O I'm pretty sure this will be an extremely delicate matter, also since the movie will be running during the recording, so there'll probably be some worries that people will leak about it... I don't know... but as soon as I have come up with some proper formulation for that letter... I'll send it and hope for the best... I should probably send it as soon as possible though, since JW obviously can't answer mail too quickly... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trumpeteer 302 Posted August 24, 2004 Share Posted August 24, 2004 This is sad news, because I was seriously making plans to visit London in February 2005.What else would there be to do in London besides listen to the best orchestra in the world play under the direction of the best composer/conductor in the world?Jeff -- deeply saddened Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magnus 0 Posted August 24, 2004 Share Posted August 24, 2004 This is sad news, because I was seriously making plans to visit London in February 2005.What else would there be to do in London besides listen to the best orchestra in the world play under the direction of the best composer/conductor in the world?Jeff -- deeply saddenedthere are still lots of things to do in London 8O they have a lovely opera in Covent Garden, I experienced my first opera there, Wagner's Mastersinger. Then of course you can tourist on the regular places like the Towern, Big Ben and so on Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marian Schedenig 8,207 Posted August 25, 2004 Share Posted August 25, 2004 I can hear Wagner right here in Vienna (in fact, I plan to attend all the Ring operas during the upcoming season). I've been to London three times so far, each time to hear Goldsmith conduct the LSO. Now that these days are over, I was hoping Williams would give me a reason to return...Marian - still cursing the State Opera for apparently dropping that Williams invitation.8O Facing Goya (Michael Nyman) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisAfonso 186 Posted August 25, 2004 Share Posted August 25, 2004 I wonder if I will ever be able to see Williams live.I mean, is it impossible for that guy to do just ONE concert in Europe, with all those thousands of concerts he does in the US each year? 8O Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trumpeteer 302 Posted August 25, 2004 Share Posted August 25, 2004 I know, Magnus. I was just kidding. I'm sure London is a great place, aside from their symphony. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magnus 0 Posted August 25, 2004 Share Posted August 25, 2004 I was too tired to notice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morlock 11 Posted August 25, 2004 Share Posted August 25, 2004 Either way- you're really lucky Dave in getting a hand written note addressed and written specificaly for you! I got a note from his assistant, and was lucky in getting that much! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QMM 4 Posted August 25, 2004 Share Posted August 25, 2004 I'm just surprised he got a handwritten letter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miz 139 Posted August 25, 2004 Share Posted August 25, 2004 I wonder if I will ever be able to see Williams live.I mean, is it impossible for that guy to do just ONE concert in Europe, with all those thousands of concerts he does in the US each year? Exactly how I feel. The Yanks are getting spoiled, and now I'm old enough to appreciate a JW concert I seriously wonder if he'll perform in the UK. He's in London incidentally anyway...hmm. Makes one wonder...I do not expect to visit Europe in 2005.Does he mean at all? Or is his memory failing him, because he's definately recording Ep3 in London, right? There's something odd about this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete 907 Posted August 26, 2004 Share Posted August 26, 2004 I think Williams was refering to mainland Europe, I don't think he was infering he's not visisting or giving concerts in London, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HPFAN_2 0 Posted August 26, 2004 Share Posted August 26, 2004 Who cares about Europe he needs to come to my neck of the woods damnit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Breathmask 555 Posted August 26, 2004 Share Posted August 26, 2004 I think Williams was refering to mainland Europe, I don't think he was infering he's not visisting or giving concerts in London,Hey, that gives us some hope. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now