Miguel Andrade 1,527 Posted January 24, 2014 Posted January 24, 2014 Romão and I are planing a trip to Tanglewood this summer to attend Williams' annual Film Night. This year it will be on Saturday, August 2.I was wondering, if any of you, more experienced in attending concerts at Tanglewood, would offer any suggestion about seating in the Shed.Tickets go on sale on Sunday, and I plan on getting the best possible seating for us -- not really worried about the price... after all this will be a once in a lifetime thing...Also, if anyone has other suggestions besides seating, feel free to contribute.
Sandor 858 Posted January 24, 2014 Posted January 24, 2014 I was on the third row from the stage. Great seats. But it's such a great experience that any seat will do I guess, even on the lawn.
Miguel Andrade 1,527 Posted January 24, 2014 Author Posted January 24, 2014 Yes, I'm sure that whatever place one gets this will be an experience to treasure for the rest of my life.Nonetheless, I was thinking in getting seats in the front rows, but wanted to hear from others experience first.
Sandor 858 Posted January 24, 2014 Posted January 24, 2014 And perhaps try to get seats in the middle section. It is possible that Williams will spend some time among the audience and that - for example - Keith Lockhart will conduct a piece or a portion of the program. You could end up sitting next to him.
Miguel Andrade 1,527 Posted January 24, 2014 Author Posted January 24, 2014 That would be a fun thing to happen... I wonder if last year he attended the David Newman conducted portion of the concert from there.
Smeltington 1,755 Posted January 24, 2014 Posted January 24, 2014 I've been to Tanglewood twice, and the first time I had a seat, but the second time I sat on the lawn. The lawn was fun, people bring picnics and everything, but unfortunately the lawn slopes down slightly rather than sloping up, giving you a pretty minimal view of what's going on. So if you want to be able to see the stage well (which I'm guessing you do!) you should probably avoid the lawn.Tanglewood is a great place to see a show... I hope you have a wonderful time!
Miguel Andrade 1,527 Posted January 24, 2014 Author Posted January 24, 2014 Thanks for the tip. I'm sure attending a concert in the lawn is awesome as well, but this being a thing not easily repeated in the near future, I do want to seat inside the shed.
Code 000. Destruct. 0. 4,261 Posted January 24, 2014 Posted January 24, 2014 I've been there many times. Missed it last year but I will be back this year. It's true that most any seating will be agreeable. Often what I end up doing though is wandering around the grounds, always within earshot of the music, just taking it all in. Now that is a great summer evening, let me tell you.
Bespin Copilot 9,633 Posted January 24, 2014 Posted January 24, 2014 The worst, is that Tanglewood is at 4 hours of car from me... But I'm not really a "concert" guy... From Portugal, it's a nice trip! Too bad there is no live retransmissions of his concerts.. or even DVD!
Miguel Andrade 1,527 Posted January 24, 2014 Author Posted January 24, 2014 I could do without the trip part... for some reason I so deeply connect with "The Accidental Tourist" Anyway, I love trees and music, so I couldn't imagine a better venue to attend a Williams concert And yes, I love concerts -- and I always love a live performance, and in many cases, prefer a live recording to a studio one.
Maurizio 5,893 Posted January 24, 2014 Posted January 24, 2014 Miguel, I am so happy you're finally making it to see JW conducting! It'll be an unforgettable experience, be ready... and if you're a bit like me, you'll want to see another one very soon!
Mr. Brown 91 Posted March 27, 2014 Posted March 27, 2014 Anyone attending the Tanglewood concert on August 2nd? Featuring the Boston Pops Orchestra conducted by Mr. Williams.http://www.bso.org/Performance/Detail/60935I'm thinking of buying a lawn seat, since most of the good seats in the shed are sold out.
Jay 42,494 Posted March 27, 2014 Posted March 27, 2014 Anyone attending the Tanglewood concert on August 2nd?Yep!http://www.jwfan.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=24089
Jay 42,494 Posted March 27, 2014 Posted March 27, 2014 I'm planning on going too, but haven't bought tickets yet
Mr. Brown 91 Posted March 27, 2014 Posted March 27, 2014 Best thing about the lawn is that, if you show up early enough, you can plant yourself right near the shed. It's nice to bring a couple of drinks and a snack, too.The first time I went I took my uncle. He ended up walking in through the tent area and came out with a free beer. I don't know if it was supposed to be exclusive or not.
Miguel Andrade 1,527 Posted March 28, 2014 Author Posted March 28, 2014 I've got Shed tickets for me and Romão, when they first went on sale. Not as good as I've wished for, but still, we're closer to the action
Jay 42,494 Posted June 7, 2014 Posted June 7, 2014 I am very sad to report I will not be attending the Tanglewood concert this year. I got the dates messed up. We'll be in Pennsylvania this weekend, after attending the Star Trek concert in Philadelphia that Thursday.
Ricard 2,318 Posted August 3, 2014 Posted August 3, 2014 Concert review: John Williams brings Hollywood magic to Tanglewood for Film Night Incanus and Mari 2
Tom 5,616 Posted August 3, 2014 Posted August 3, 2014 The article mentions the Williams is at work in episode 7. Do we think that is literally accurate or is it just shorthand for his eventual scoring duties?
Hlao-roo 390 Posted August 3, 2014 Posted August 3, 2014 The article mentions the Williams is at work in episode 7.LIkely a typo.
Jay 42,494 Posted August 4, 2014 Posted August 4, 2014 So I am sure several board members went to the show this weekend. Let's hear some reviews!
Ricard 2,318 Posted August 5, 2014 Posted August 5, 2014 New review, photos and video:Boston Pops: Film Night at Tanglewood Williams in top form (The Berkshire Eagle)The Throne Room and End Title from Star Wars: Mari 1
Tom 5,616 Posted August 5, 2014 Posted August 5, 2014 I see the Book Thief will be performed at the Tanglewood on Parade concert. I am surprised it was not part of this show but am glad it is being programed in tomorrow.
nightscape94 967 Posted August 6, 2014 Posted August 6, 2014 Love that second picture.He's such a smug son of a bitch.
Popular Post Code 000. Destruct. 0. 4,261 Posted August 6, 2014 Popular Post Posted August 6, 2014 Joni Wiljami, Not Mr. Big and Muad'Dib 3
Ricard 2,318 Posted August 6, 2014 Posted August 6, 2014 I wonder if Miguel and Romão attended this concert. They were planning on going.
Jay 42,494 Posted August 6, 2014 Posted August 6, 2014 They went, didn't you see their pictures on Facebook?https://www.facebook.com/romao.santos.1/posts/10152194163321680
Ricard 2,318 Posted August 6, 2014 Posted August 6, 2014 Oh, that's great! Looking forward to their reports
Jay 42,494 Posted August 6, 2014 Posted August 6, 2014 Me as well! I encouraged them to post about it here.
Incanus 5,858 Posted August 6, 2014 Posted August 6, 2014 Wonderful pictures Miguel and Romão! I think it has been stated somewhere else before but Miguel has a sort of Williams-esque air to him.
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,949 Posted August 6, 2014 Posted August 6, 2014 The Portugese John Williams!Juan Guillermo! Incanus 1
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,949 Posted August 6, 2014 Posted August 6, 2014 I bet ya Migue...eeehhh Juan has a turtleneck jumper somewhere
Romão 2,428 Posted August 7, 2014 Posted August 7, 2014 The Portugese John Williams!Juan Guillermo! That would have been the Spanish John Williams The Portuguese one would be João Guilherme (more on this soon)We'll post our report soon enoughAnd I absolutely agree that Miguel has a lot of JW in his demeanor and personality
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,949 Posted August 7, 2014 Posted August 7, 2014 Does this mean Brian Eno hates him?
Code 000. Destruct. 0. 4,261 Posted August 7, 2014 Posted August 7, 2014 Brian Eno? The guy in your avatar?
Miguel Andrade 1,527 Posted August 7, 2014 Author Posted August 7, 2014 Actually, I use turtlenecks most of the time during autumn and winter...I would have hoped to have written something by now, but since arriving back home have been constantly busy. Maybe tomorrow or over the weekend, at worst, I'll write something about our visit to Tanglewood.
Thor 9,308 Posted August 7, 2014 Posted August 7, 2014 Please do. Brief, if necessary. I'm awfully curious, as I downprioritized Tanglewood in favour of Boston because of the cumbersome infrastructure challenges.
Ricard 2,318 Posted August 7, 2014 Posted August 7, 2014 Can anyone confirm that this is this year's performance?http://www.wgbh.org/programs/The-Boston-Symphony-Orchestra-in-Concert-1641/episodes/Film-Night-at-Tanglewood-with-John-Williams-51514 Bespin Copilot 1
Ricard 2,318 Posted August 8, 2014 Posted August 8, 2014 Excellent! Looking forward to yours and Miguel's reports!
Ricard 2,318 Posted August 8, 2014 Posted August 8, 2014 I don't think there is much interest in Williams' live performances in this forum, apart from Miguel, Romão, Jay, Steef and a few others...Hello? We just posted a link to the full 'Film Night at Tanglewood' performance!http://www.wgbh.org/programs/The-Boston-Symphony-Orchestra-in-Concert-1641/episodes/Film-Night-at-Tanglewood-with-John-Williams-51514
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,949 Posted August 8, 2014 Posted August 8, 2014 Cool! something to listen to this weekend!
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