tannhauser 101 Posted November 9, 2011 Share Posted November 9, 2011 Williams' Quartet La Jolla, from the La Jolla Summerfest. It starts at about 22.30 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thor 8,761 Posted November 9, 2011 Share Posted November 9, 2011 Cool, thanks!!I hope this gets a proper recording. In fact, there have been quite a few new concert works in the absence of film scores over the last few years, and they should all be out! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nightscape94 967 Posted November 9, 2011 Share Posted November 9, 2011 Man, that second movement is out of this world. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thor 8,761 Posted November 9, 2011 Share Posted November 9, 2011 Lots of Williams trademarks too, like the woodwind flurries and the quick runs up and down the scale (sorry, I'm not a music expert). It was more accesible than I had expected, compared to some of his other works -- like the flute concerto or the sinfonietta for wind ensemble. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Mark 3,766 Posted November 10, 2011 Share Posted November 10, 2011 never mind Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
indy4 155 Posted November 10, 2011 Share Posted November 10, 2011 Neat piece! I love the really intense rhythmic stuff, and I was able to catch a few connections with JW's other works (film and concert). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Mark 3,766 Posted November 10, 2011 Share Posted November 10, 2011 This has 5 movements right?audio quality is great.almost like a c.d. release Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrbellamy 6,922 Posted November 10, 2011 Share Posted November 10, 2011 Oh, wonderful, I've been waiting for this! Thanks for sharing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Incanus 5,831 Posted November 10, 2011 Share Posted November 10, 2011 It is an excellent piece from the Maestro! I love it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MSM 126 Posted November 10, 2011 Share Posted November 10, 2011 Wonderful, one of his most interesting concert works to date!! As pointed out before, it's easy to hear John Williams in it. If you re familiar with JW's other classical works, this one is just like his film music, regarding instrumentation. I can even hear Tintin in it. Also I didn't know Cho Liang Lin was such an eloquent guy. He's a wonderful violinist, I grew up with his Mozart recordings actually. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Mark 3,766 Posted November 10, 2011 Share Posted November 10, 2011 Well it's pretty cool to have this "free gift" of a Williams concert piece that will probably never be released on c.d, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thor 8,761 Posted November 10, 2011 Share Posted November 10, 2011 Well it's pretty cool to have this "free gift" of a Williams concert piece that will probably never be released on c.d,Agreed!As far as the concert works are concerned, my short list is now down to these only: his ancient student pieces (piano sonata, wind quintet), his symphony (which will never see the light of day, at least not in Williams' lifetime) and the recent oboe concerto, which I'm VERY curious about, as I love his woodwind writing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crocodile 8,758 Posted November 10, 2011 Share Posted November 10, 2011 Didn't we hear some samples of his oboe concerto on Youtube? Or was it something else?I like this quartet actually. It's amazing how full it sounds (given the size of the ensemble) and how many JW mannerisms you can find in it.Karol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muad'Dib 1,886 Posted November 10, 2011 Share Posted November 10, 2011 Wonderful quartet! The string work reminds me a bit of his Essay for Strings, and that's fantastic because I love that piece in particular.I wish Johnny could write in this style more often for film. Although I imagine most film-music fans would hate it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miguel Andrade 1,403 Posted November 10, 2011 Share Posted November 10, 2011 Having been able to listen to this quite a number of times, I think this work is by far the best of Williams premieres in 2011, quickly followed by the gorgeous Oboe Concerto. As amazing as The Adventures of Tintin and War Horse are, they are no match for this two works, and Quartet La Jolla is simply put, a masterpiece. Some who pointed out about the likeness to some of his concerti, the harp one in particular, may like to know that the second movement, Aubade, was written as a preparation for On Willows and Birches, and is dedicated to former BSO harpist Ann Hobson Pilot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Mark 3,766 Posted November 10, 2011 Share Posted November 10, 2011 Didn't we hear some samples of his oboe concerto on Youtube? Or was it something else?It's supposed to air on some Internet radio station but the website isn;t clear on when and nobody knows Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thor 8,761 Posted November 10, 2011 Share Posted November 10, 2011 Didn't we hear some samples of his oboe concerto on Youtube? Or was it something else?It's supposed to air on some Internet radio station but the website isn;t clear on when and nobody knowsReally? Well, I hope they will provide a heads-up when it does. Wouldn't wanna miss it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Mark 3,766 Posted November 10, 2011 Share Posted November 10, 2011 Again:http://www.wgbh.org/...uke-Wakao-29779The mention the program in the right side text Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 40,453 Posted November 10, 2011 Share Posted November 10, 2011 I recorded the oboe concerto on my camera, i need to put that on youtube Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crocodile 8,758 Posted November 10, 2011 Share Posted November 10, 2011 That would be cool!Karol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MSM 126 Posted November 10, 2011 Share Posted November 10, 2011 ...yet illegal, I'm afraid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,502 Posted November 10, 2011 Share Posted November 10, 2011 Having been able to listen to this quite a number of times, I think this work is by far the best of Williams premieres in 2011, quickly followed by the gorgeous Oboe Concerto. As amazing as The Adventures of Tintin and War Horse are, they are no match for this two works, and Quartet La Jolla is simply put, a masterpiece. You really are biased towards his concert works. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thor 8,761 Posted November 10, 2011 Share Posted November 10, 2011 Again:http://www.wgbh.org/...uke-Wakao-29779The mention the program in the right side textStrange. I see the program, but no pictures, no date, no "title", no nothing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Mark 3,766 Posted November 10, 2011 Share Posted November 10, 2011 Exactly .What a stupid website Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crocodile 8,758 Posted November 10, 2011 Share Posted November 10, 2011 And when you press listen nothing happens. It just directs you to that page. Makes no sense.Karol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Mark 3,766 Posted November 10, 2011 Share Posted November 10, 2011 Give me a studio recording of Soundings conducted by Williams himself and I'll be happyIt's my favorite, non celebratory fanfare Williams concert piece Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miguel Andrade 1,403 Posted November 10, 2011 Share Posted November 10, 2011 Having been able to listen to this quite a number of times, I think this work is by far the best of Williams premieres in 2011, quickly followed by the gorgeous Oboe Concerto. As amazing as The Adventures of Tintin and War Horse are, they are no match for this two works, and Quartet La Jolla is simply put, a masterpiece.You really are biased towards his concert works. After all, is were you can really hear his inner voice. He's writing what he really wants, not having to follow the imagination of film directors. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nightscape94 967 Posted November 10, 2011 Share Posted November 10, 2011 It just appears to be missing the embedded video/player. Maybe they took it down. If you click on any of the other artist links under Recent Episodes on that page, it has the same exact layout except there is a player there, and the rest of the graphics are pushed down a bit.EDIT: By the way, I encourage you all to do a search for John Williams name on that site, there are some great one-on-one interviews with him by Brian Bell.Like this one: http://www.wgbh.org/programs/Backstage-With-Brian-Bell-268/episodes/Conductor-John-Williams-4893 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TownerFan 5,421 Posted November 11, 2011 Share Posted November 11, 2011 Having been able to listen to this quite a number of times, I think this work is by far the best of Williams premieres in 2011, quickly followed by the gorgeous Oboe Concerto. As amazing as The Adventures of Tintin and War Horse are, they are no match for this two works, and Quartet La Jolla is simply put, a masterpiece. Some who pointed out about the likeness to some of his concerti, the harp one in particular, may like to know that the second movement, Aubade, was written as a preparation for On Willows and Birches, and is dedicated to former BSO harpist Ann Hobson Pilot.Miguel, do you have the exact titles of the five movements? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Incanus 5,831 Posted November 11, 2011 Share Posted November 11, 2011 Having been able to listen to this quite a number of times, I think this work is by far the best of Williams premieres in 2011, quickly followed by the gorgeous Oboe Concerto. As amazing as The Adventures of Tintin and War Horse are, they are no match for this two works, and Quartet La Jolla is simply put, a masterpiece. Some who pointed out about the likeness to some of his concerti, the harp one in particular, may like to know that the second movement, Aubade, was written as a preparation for On Willows and Birches, and is dedicated to former BSO harpist Ann Hobson Pilot.Miguel, do you have the exact titles of the five movements?The Movements are:1st: Introduction2nd: Aubade3rd: Scherzo4th: Cantando5th. FinaleActually a bit of googling sent me on the site of La Jolla Music Society where I found the programme notes of the piece:http://www.ljms.org/...-Premieres.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crocodile 8,758 Posted November 11, 2011 Share Posted November 11, 2011 Give me a studio recording of Soundings conducted by Williams himself and I'll be happyIt's my favorite, non celebratory fanfare Williams concert pieceYes, that's a cool piece.Karol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Mark 3,766 Posted November 11, 2011 Share Posted November 11, 2011 Right now missing a good quality recording are:Oboe concertoClarinet ConcertoSoundings Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miguel Andrade 1,403 Posted November 11, 2011 Share Posted November 11, 2011 Right now missing a good quality recording are:Oboe concertoClarinet ConcertoSoundingsIs that so? Then you probably have a CD quality recording of the Concerto for Viola and Orchestra... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Mark 3,766 Posted November 11, 2011 Share Posted November 11, 2011 Sorry forgot that one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,502 Posted November 11, 2011 Share Posted November 11, 2011 How about that Satellite Celebration piece? The original version with the choir? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Mark 3,766 Posted November 11, 2011 Share Posted November 11, 2011 Nope,that was a one time deal . At least we have Song for World PeaceAnd I count it in the Williams "Celebratory Fanfares" sectionFor which we are missing good recordings of :Celebration FanfareTributes( the radio broadcast is ok-ish)Were Looking GoodVariations on Happy birthdayEsplanade OvertureAnd the 2 unreleased ones, Fanfare for Ten Year Old and Fanfare for Michael DukakisAnd other various Williams pieces we need in good quality:NBC NEWS:Rodeo ThemeFugue for the Changing TimesScherzo for TodayBotanicus ThemeGreat PerformancesMarion's theme updatedIrina's theme updated Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TownerFan 5,421 Posted November 11, 2011 Share Posted November 11, 2011 [The Movements are:1st: Introduction2nd: Audabe3rd: Scherzo4th: Cantando5th. FinaleActually a bit of googling sent me on the site of La Jolla Music Society where I found the programme notes of the piece:http://www.ljms.org/...-Premieres.html Thanks Mikko! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miguel Andrade 1,403 Posted November 11, 2011 Share Posted November 11, 2011 Williams reworked the Song for World Piece and premiered the revised version with the Chicago Symphony in the same concerts were the Suite for Cello and Orchestra from Memoirs of a Geisha was recorded. The revised version was recorded as well, and will hopefully be released some time soon... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TownerFan 5,421 Posted November 11, 2011 Share Posted November 11, 2011 Let's hope so.I wonder why a full live concert conducted by JW has never been released on CD or DVD... I guess it would sell like gangbusters. It's strange Sony never took the occasion, especially considering there's already a vast repertoire of JW performances recorded. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Mark 3,766 Posted November 11, 2011 Share Posted November 11, 2011 oh yeah that would be awesome Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Incanus 5,831 Posted November 11, 2011 Share Posted November 11, 2011 It would be indeed great to hear the reworking of Song for World Peace to hear what kind of revisions Williams made to the piece. I think the performance we have on the Call of the Champions CD is wonderful, lyrical and even at its grandest carries a great gentleness and humanity. And of course hearing the original in good quality would be brilliant. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Mark 3,766 Posted November 11, 2011 Share Posted November 11, 2011 Speaking of Call of the champions. The recording on the c.d. is terrible Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,502 Posted November 11, 2011 Share Posted November 11, 2011 It is. Shawn Murphy was really doing crap work in the early 2000's Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Incanus 5,831 Posted November 11, 2011 Share Posted November 11, 2011 Speaking of Call of the champions. The recording on the c.d. is terribleWell it really lacks the resounding quality you would think a full symphony orchestra and a choir of 350 people should have. I think the Mormon Tabernacle Choir and Orchestra have recorded the piece for one of their albums and the choir sounds much stronger and powerful there. On the other hand the orchestra is weaker in that performance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Mark 3,766 Posted November 11, 2011 Share Posted November 11, 2011 I forgot about these E.T. updated pieces like Stargazers, although it's very similar to E.T. and Me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crocodile 8,758 Posted November 11, 2011 Share Posted November 11, 2011 They should have used only 30 singers for that album. DOTF had that and it was enough.Karol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,502 Posted November 11, 2011 Share Posted November 11, 2011 Didn't JW record Call Of The Champions with the LSO around the time of the AOTC sessions?That was never released. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Incanus 5,831 Posted November 11, 2011 Share Posted November 11, 2011 They should have used only 30 singers for that album. DOTF had that and it was enough.KarolYes, perhaps the symphony hall where recording took place would have magnified their voice into 350. Yeah. That must be it. It was a backwards effect for a large group and the acoustics there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Mark 3,766 Posted November 11, 2011 Share Posted November 11, 2011 Didn't JW record Call Of The Champions with the LSO around the time of the AOTC sessions?That was never released.apparently Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Incanus 5,831 Posted November 11, 2011 Share Posted November 11, 2011 Williams seems to be sneakily recording his works but hoards the performances and never releases them. Curious. Perhaps a suitable opporturnity hasn't presented itself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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