Incanus 5,714 Posted May 23, 2009 Share Posted May 23, 2009 I should have seen that coming Classic case of instrument envy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Parker 3,040 Posted May 23, 2009 Share Posted May 23, 2009 Wow, a musician joke that I actually chuckled at, I think it is very good! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TownerFan 4,983 Posted May 25, 2009 Share Posted May 25, 2009 Very brief podcast over at the Boston Pops website about the upcoming Williams Pops concerts.It appears that on the 26th and 27th evenings Williams will conduct also the whole E.T. finale in sync with film. My gawd, I wish I'd be there... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Incanus 5,714 Posted May 25, 2009 Share Posted May 25, 2009 Very brief podcast over at the Boston Pops website about the upcoming Williams Pops concerts.It appears that on the 26th and 27th evenings Williams will conduct also the whole E.T. finale in sync with film. My gawd, I wish I'd be there...I think most of us would love to be there. The programme sounds absolutely wonderful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 37,346 Posted May 25, 2009 Share Posted May 25, 2009 Holy crap. That settles it, I'm going to the 26th or the 27th, not the 28th or 29th. It's a shame he's only doing Stargazers at the 28th/29th shows, but everything else about the 26th/27th shows seems better Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trent Hoyt 13 Posted May 26, 2009 Share Posted May 26, 2009 I can't wait. How great is it to be a Williams fan and live in Boston? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Mark 3,631 Posted May 26, 2009 Share Posted May 26, 2009 Holy crap. That settles it, I'm going to the 26th or the 27th, not the 28th or 29th. It's a shame he's only doing Stargazers at the 28th/29th shows, but everything else about the 26th/27th shows seems betterI think it's much more important to hear (and record) Stargazers.Km.Who hopes there are still worthy and determined JW fans who will record it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 37,346 Posted May 26, 2009 Share Posted May 26, 2009 Sadly I won't be there on Thurs or Fri to record Stargazers, but I'll try to record a video on my camera of anything interesting performed on Wednesday night's show Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scissorhands 16 Posted May 26, 2009 Share Posted May 26, 2009 Holy crap. That settles it, I'm going to the 26th or the 27th, not the 28th or 29th. It's a shame he's only doing Stargazers at the 28th/29th shows, but everything else about the 26th/27th shows seems betterI think it's much more important to hear (and record) Stargazers.Not for Williams. And not for me.Too bad these concerts don't get broadcast Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hlao-roo 389 Posted May 26, 2009 Share Posted May 26, 2009 Not for Williams. And not for me.Who cares what either of you think? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scissorhands 16 Posted May 26, 2009 Share Posted May 26, 2009 Nobody, I guess. But as long as they record the viola concerto I'll be fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Mark 3,631 Posted May 26, 2009 Share Posted May 26, 2009 I want the viola concerto too ,but I REALLY want Stargazers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 37,346 Posted May 26, 2009 Share Posted May 26, 2009 I'll be in the left side balcony in tomorrow night's show. Trentman where will you be? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trent Hoyt 13 Posted May 26, 2009 Share Posted May 26, 2009 I got orchestra seats, I'm in the front row. Well at least I'll have a good view of the maestro. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 37,346 Posted May 26, 2009 Share Posted May 26, 2009 Nice. I was on the orchestra floor for last summer's concert. Thought I'd mix it up and try something different this time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Brausam 214 Posted May 26, 2009 Share Posted May 26, 2009 Wish I could afford to be there! I think I'm going to try to get to the Carnegie Hall performance of the Harp concerto though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trent Hoyt 13 Posted May 26, 2009 Share Posted May 26, 2009 Nice. I was on the orchestra floor for last summer's concert. Thought I'd mix it up and try something different this timeYa I was in the second balcony last year and on the floor the year before. Close balcony seats are probably the best. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattris 416 Posted May 26, 2009 Share Posted May 26, 2009 From where I live, airfare would be about $500. Then I would probably need a rental car/hotel...I have a new car that could do the trip, but it's too far away (over 1800 miles) and would require 2-3 days drive time... plus hotel(s) for the trip.Please, who can record this live? We need confirmation to settle our minds!It will most likely be recorded officially by the Symphony Hall. Fingers crossed that it'll be broadcast (FM or internet) at a later date...Mr. Williams should record another album of unreleased works. He's due for another! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MSM 126 Posted May 26, 2009 Share Posted May 26, 2009 How was it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Brausam 214 Posted May 26, 2009 Share Posted May 26, 2009 Hasn't happened yet.If the concert starts at 8pm then its got another 3 and a half hours to go! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 37,346 Posted May 26, 2009 Share Posted May 26, 2009 How was what? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisAfonso 186 Posted May 26, 2009 Share Posted May 26, 2009 Time zone confusion? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MSM 126 Posted May 26, 2009 Share Posted May 26, 2009 Hasn't happened yet.If the concert starts at 8pm then its got another 3 and a half hours to go!Ok, just I wanted to ask already so as soon someone would come home and login, he/she could react Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TownerFan 4,983 Posted May 27, 2009 Share Posted May 27, 2009 So, for those who attended the first concert yesterday: can you give us some impressions? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark_rayen 0 Posted May 27, 2009 Share Posted May 27, 2009 The concert last night was excellent! The program was as follows:Huray for Hollywood!Themes from Adventures of Robin HoodSuite from Jane EyreINTERMISSIONConcerto for Viola and OrchestraAdventures of MuttINTERMISSIONMarch from SupermanSelections from Far and AwayRaider's marchThemes from Lawrence of ArabiaEncores: Yoda's theme and the Star Wars themeThe highlights of the program were in my experience the suite from Jane Eyre and the new Concerto for Viola. The performances were stunning and Williams conducted with such inspiration, and a sensitivity on the podium I didn't even know he had. He was clearly enjoying himself and his conducting was about as precise and crystal clear as many of his film scores. I think many here will be pleased to hear that the concerto is composed in a romantic idiom very similar to much of his film work. It is perhaps one of his least experimental concert works to date. The outer movements are slow, emphasizing the lyrical abilities of the soloist, while the second movement is a classic Williams scherzo with a fun timpani/viola duet in the middle that also features a couple of fun timpani glissandi towards the end.The opening movement evolves around an enchanting melody, which is in character similar to the theme from Memoirs of a Geisha but with a much broader structure as well as a sensitive developement section. Cathy Basrak, the soloist, performed this theme wonderfully and with great nobility in my opinion. The exposition of the theme also had some delightful solistic comments from the flute (most notably), horn, and oboe. My only critisism for the entire work would be the early and in my opinion intrusive tutti climax only a few minutes into the movement. The exaggerated Hollywood-like orchestration spoiled that particular section for me, and I also failed to appreciate why it was even there in the first place. This lack of patience in Williams' approach to form is in my opinion perhaps his greatest weakness. Thankfully though, it didn't last too long. The preparation of the cadenza was somewhat unusual in that the orchestra discretely faded out instead of building tension and dramatic expectation like we usually get to hear. Although the cadenza was difficult with intricate double stops, it seemed more a quiet meditation than virtuosic statement, something I greatly appreciated. The ending of the movement was again wonderful and truly had Symphony Hall in tears.The final movement was also meditative, in a way similar to the final movement of Five Sacred Trees. It opened with the viola on its own and was soon joined by the harp, which for the occasion was moved right in front of the podium for better communication with the soloist and Williams. The movement later re-explored the theme from the first as well as revisiting the flute/viola combination. The audience reception resulted in a well deserved standing ovation and I believe the work to be one of Williams' greatest accomplishments. I would rank it even higher than the Mikos Rozsa concerto for viola, for those who are familiar with that. It is one of the most lyrical and most heart-felt and sincere works he has done. Perhaps in time it will prove to be one of the greatest contributions to the modern viola repertoire. At least it left me deeply touched.Adventures of Mutt was a joy. Williams was smiling ear to ear and it seemed obvious that he loves conducting it. The humour in that piece is just incredible, and in my opinion one of the best arrangements he has ever concieved. The last section of the program consisted mainly of the obligatory must-do film themes. Williams seemed very tired and the performances weren't top class. The tribute to Maurice Jarre was however lovely and a worthy ending to a lovely evening!- Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Incanus 5,714 Posted May 27, 2009 Share Posted May 27, 2009 Thank you for the review Mark It really sounds like such a wonderful night of music. And your description of the Viola Concerto makes it out to be something special. Oh how I wish I would not live in Europe so I could have attended! And there was the suite from Jane Eyre to top this all off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TownerFan 4,983 Posted May 27, 2009 Share Posted May 27, 2009 Thanks for the report, Mark. From your words, it's clear it really was an unforgettable evening. I wish I was there! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 37,346 Posted May 27, 2009 Share Posted May 27, 2009 Damn. I was hoping for the new Marion's Theme concert arrangement. Hmmm, maybe tonight's playlist will be a little different? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Mark 3,631 Posted May 27, 2009 Share Posted May 27, 2009 that Viola concerto sounds like it's really good after allDamn. I was hoping for the new Marion's Theme concert arrangement. Hmmm, maybe tonight's playlist will be a little different?we already have an "ok" recording of that though , at least one that can't be beat by a camera audio recording Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 37,346 Posted May 27, 2009 Share Posted May 27, 2009 Whether or not a recording exists has nothing to do with me wishing I could see it performed live Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Mark 3,631 Posted May 27, 2009 Share Posted May 27, 2009 That hypothetical recording would surely sound nice if it existed.(??) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Incanus 5,714 Posted May 27, 2009 Share Posted May 27, 2009 That hypothetical recording would surely sound nice if it existed.(??)How much coughing, winking and nodding, and indirect innuendo in general will it take to get this possibly hypothetical recording. If it exists or will exist at some point in time? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 37,346 Posted May 27, 2009 Share Posted May 27, 2009 The concert last night was excellent! The program was as follows:Huray for Hollywood!Themes from Adventures of Robin HoodSuite from Jane EyreINTERMISSIONConcerto for Viola and OrchestraAdventures of MuttINTERMISSIONMarch from SupermanSelections from Far and AwayRaider's marchThemes from Lawrence of ArabiaEncores: Yoda's theme and the Star Wars themeThe highlights of the program were in my experience the suite from Jane Eyre and the new Concerto for Viola. The performances were stunning and Williams conducted with such inspiration, and a sensitivity on the podium I didn't even know he had. He was clearly enjoying himself and his conducting was about as precise and crystal clear as many of his film scores. I think many here will be pleased to hear that the concerto is composed in a romantic idiom very similar to much of his film work. It is perhaps one of his least experimental concert works to date. The outer movements are slow, emphasizing the lyrical abilities of the soloist, while the second movement is a classic Williams scherzo with a fun timpani/viola duet in the middle that also features a couple of fun timpani glissandi towards the end.The opening movement evolves around an enchanting melody, which is in character similar to the theme from Memoirs of a Geisha but with a much broader structure as well as a sensitive developement section. Cathy Basrak, the soloist, performed this theme wonderfully and with great nobility in my opinion. The exposition of the theme also had some delightful solistic comments from the flute (most notably), horn, and oboe. My only critisism for the entire work would be the early and in my opinion intrusive tutti climax only a few minutes into the movement. The exaggerated Hollywood-like orchestration spoiled that particular section for me, and I also failed to appreciate why it was even there in the first place. This lack of patience in Williams' approach to form is in my opinion perhaps his greatest weakness. Thankfully though, it didn't last too long. The preparation of the cadenza was somewhat unusual in that the orchestra discretely faded out instead of building tension and dramatic expectation like we usually get to hear. Although the cadenza was difficult with intricate double stops, it seemed more a quiet meditation than virtuosic statement, something I greatly appreciated. The ending of the movement was again wonderful and truly had Symphony Hall in tears.The final movement was also meditative, in a way similar to the final movement of Five Sacred Trees. It opened with the viola on its own and was soon joined by the harp, which for the occasion was moved right in front of the podium for better communication with the soloist and Williams. The movement later re-explored the theme from the first as well as revisiting the flute/viola combination. The audience reception resulted in a well deserved standing ovation and I believe the work to be one of Williams' greatest accomplishments. I would rank it even higher than the Mikos Rozsa concerto for viola, for those who are familiar with that. It is one of the most lyrical and most heart-felt and sincere works he has done. Perhaps in time it will prove to be one of the greatest contributions to the modern viola repertoire. At least it left me deeply touched.Adventures of Mutt was a joy. Williams was smiling ear to ear and it seemed obvious that he loves conducting it. The humour in that piece is just incredible, and in my opinion one of the best arrangements he has ever concieved. The last section of the program consisted mainly of the obligatory must-do film themes. Williams seemed very tired and the performances weren't top class. The tribute to Maurice Jarre was however lovely and a worthy ending to a lovely evening!- MarkWait a minute - no E.T. finale synced to picture??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muad'Dib 1,802 Posted May 27, 2009 Share Posted May 27, 2009 Great to know that this new piece was a success!Adventures of Mutt was a joy. Williams was smiling ear to ear and it seemed obvious that he loves conducting it. The humour in that piece is just incredible, and in my opinion one of the best arrangements he has ever concieved.What were the changes to that piece? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Parker 3,040 Posted May 27, 2009 Share Posted May 27, 2009 Where did it say changes were made? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Mark 3,631 Posted May 27, 2009 Share Posted May 27, 2009 It didn't .I read it as it's one of his favorite Williams pieces Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete 907 Posted May 27, 2009 Share Posted May 27, 2009 Thanks for the review.. I'd love to hear the new concerto!Are there any details about Stargazers? Is it a different version / arrangement of the ET finale? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muad'Dib 1,802 Posted May 28, 2009 Share Posted May 28, 2009 Where did it say changes were made?Oh, sorry. I misunderstood. Because he said "one of the best arrangements he has ever concieved" I thought that Williams had changed the piece a little, like Irina's Theme or Marion's Theme. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Mark 3,631 Posted May 28, 2009 Share Posted May 28, 2009 I bet Stargazers is a totally new awesome piece like the new Marion's Theme Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 37,346 Posted May 28, 2009 Share Posted May 28, 2009 HOOK! He played HOOK!!!!!!!!!!! And the Viola Concerto was great! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delorean90 42 Posted May 28, 2009 Share Posted May 28, 2009 HOOK! He played HOOK!!!!!!!!!!!The complete release is on its way! I knew it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 37,346 Posted May 28, 2009 Share Posted May 28, 2009 So, the set list posted is a little wrong... here's the right one Tuesday May 26th and Wednesday May 27th: Hooray For Hollywood (Whiting-Williams) March from The Adventures of Robin Hood (Korngold) Suite from Jane Eyre [Lowood - To Thornfield - Reunion] Flight to Neverland from Hook INTERMISSION Concerto for Viola and Orchestra The Adventures of Mutt from Indiana Jones and the Kingdom Of The Crystal Skull INTERMISSION Superman March Selections from Far and Away [County Galway, June 1892 - The Fighting Donnellys - Joseph and Shannon - Blowin' Off Steam (The Fight) - Finale] Excerpts from Lawrence of Arabia (Jarre-Karam) Raiders March ENCORE Yoda's Theme from The Empire Strikes Back Main Theme from Star Wars Thursday May 28th and Friday May 29th: March from The Adventures of Robin Hood (Korngold) Suite from Jane Eyre [Lowood - To Thornfield - Reunion] Flight to Neverland from Hook Two Selections from E.T. (The Extra Terrestrial) [stargazers - Adventures On Earth] INTERMISSION Hooray For Hollywood (Whiting-Williams) A Tribute to Stanley Domen: You're All The World To Me, from Royal Wedding Bless Your Beautiful, from Seven Brides for Seven Brothers I Like Myself, from It's Always Fair Weather The Worry Song, from Anchors Aweigh Singin' In The Rain, from Singin' In The Rain Superman March ENCORE ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Parker 3,040 Posted May 28, 2009 Share Posted May 28, 2009 I am glad you enjoyed the evening! How were the performances and the acoustics? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Brausam 214 Posted May 28, 2009 Share Posted May 28, 2009 The Jane Eyre suite is great, I heard it when he did the NY Phil concerts in 2007. It's a beautiful piece. They did Hook too that night, it's exhilarating in concert! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Parker 3,040 Posted May 28, 2009 Share Posted May 28, 2009 I think I am going to move to Boston when I graduate high school.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 37,346 Posted May 28, 2009 Share Posted May 28, 2009 I think I am going to move to Boston when I graduate high school....Where do you live now? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Parker 3,040 Posted May 28, 2009 Share Posted May 28, 2009 Sparks, Nevada. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 37,346 Posted May 28, 2009 Share Posted May 28, 2009 I think I am going to move to Boston when I graduate high school....Great idea, its a lot of fun here And there are a ton of good colleges to pick from here as well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Parker 3,040 Posted May 28, 2009 Share Posted May 28, 2009 Jason, if you do not mind me repeating some earlier questions: what did you think of the performances themselves and the acoustics? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hlao-roo 389 Posted May 28, 2009 Share Posted May 28, 2009 Jason, if you do not mind me repeating some earlier questions: what did you think of the performances themselves and the acoustics?Who cares? He played Hook!Oh, wait -- I'm not Jason. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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