Joe Brausam 221 Posted January 28, 2015 Share Posted January 28, 2015 The Philadelphia Orchestra announced their 2015-2016 season today and announced that John Williams will be conducting the orchestra for a benefit concert on May 4th 2016.Totally getting myself backstage for this, hahaha. Awesome!https://www.philorch.org/concert/john-williams?date=2016-05-04_20-00#/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 39,584 Posted January 28, 2015 Share Posted January 28, 2015 Wow that's pretty advance planning Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Mark 3,729 Posted January 28, 2015 Share Posted January 28, 2015 phew. I guess he's not dying after allMaybe he'll score Episode 8 too Not Mr. Big and Ricard 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,420 Posted January 28, 2015 Share Posted January 28, 2015 The BPO should take note!phew. I guess he's not dying after allWho knows! You should see a concert while you still can! Tanglewood isnt very far you know! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miguel Andrade 1,374 Posted January 29, 2015 Share Posted January 29, 2015 The Philadelphia Orchestra announced their 2015-2016 season today and announced that John Williams will be conducting the orchestra for a benefit concert on May 4th 2016.Totally getting myself backstage for this, hahaha. Awesome!https://www.philorch.org/concert/john-williams?date=2016-05-04_20-00#/And this:Principal Guest Conductor Stéphane Denève Presents a Two-Week Tribute to John Williams with Subscription Concerts featuring Yo-Yo Ma and a Special Benefit Concert with the Legendary Composer Himself on the Podium Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nightscape94 966 Posted January 30, 2015 Share Posted January 30, 2015 For your viewing pleasure Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JWfangirl1992 18 Posted February 27, 2015 Share Posted February 27, 2015 Wow that's pretty advance planningI'm so glad you said this because since it was announced I assumed it was for 2015 and kept wondering why ticket information hasn't been released yet. Well that explains it, haha. Yeah this is really far in advance. Plenty of time to clear my not busy calendar! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foxfan 134 Posted February 27, 2015 Share Posted February 27, 2015 The great thing about Philly is that for us on the Northeast, it represents the first opportunity to see John Williams' face while he conducts from behind the orchestra if you get seats in the Terrace/Choir section in Verizon Hall. Boston, Tanglewood or Lincoln Centre don't have such seating arrangements. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Brausam 221 Posted February 27, 2015 Author Share Posted February 27, 2015 This is true! The conductor's circle seating can be pretty fun.Verizon Hall is massive too. Lots of room for seating there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foxfan 134 Posted July 25, 2015 Share Posted July 25, 2015 Does anyone know what date single tickets will become available? I just booked a return flight for the very next morning for very few points and only $5.60 in taxes just to be safe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Brausam 221 Posted July 26, 2015 Author Share Posted July 26, 2015 I got an email saying the date, but I think I deleted it... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nightscape94 966 Posted July 26, 2015 Share Posted July 26, 2015 If I'm not mistaken, single tickets usually go on sale toward the end of August. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JWfangirl1992 18 Posted July 28, 2015 Share Posted July 28, 2015 It is only 40 minutes away from my house so I am incredibly excited about this, especially now that you guys said that I can sit facing Williams! If single tickets go on sale end of August when do you think non-single tickets will go on sale?Fingers crossed that his back is better by then! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,420 Posted July 28, 2015 Share Posted July 28, 2015 Ok, tell you what. I'll take you a picture of Lockheart and Newman in Tanglewood you take me one of JW there! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JWfangirl1992 18 Posted July 28, 2015 Share Posted July 28, 2015 Ok, tell you what. I'll take you a picture of Lockheart and Newman in Tanglewood you take me one of JW there!Haha deal! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foxfan 134 Posted July 28, 2015 Share Posted July 28, 2015 It is only 40 minutes away from my house so I am incredibly excited about this, especially now that you guys said that I can sit facing Williams! If single tickets go on sale end of August when do you think non-single tickets will go on sale?Fingers crossed that his back is better by then!If you buy a subscription (usually around 6 concerts for the regular Philadelphia Orchestra season), you can immediately access the presale. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BloodBoal 7,541 Posted July 28, 2015 Share Posted July 28, 2015 John Williams cancels May 4th 2016 concert appearance due to back problems Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,420 Posted July 28, 2015 Share Posted July 28, 2015 You bastard! crumbs and JWfangirl1992 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BloodBoal 7,541 Posted July 28, 2015 Share Posted July 28, 2015 I don't see what's the problem with announcing that piece of news a bit early. Damien F 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JWfangirl1992 18 Posted July 28, 2015 Share Posted July 28, 2015 That was just cruel lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,420 Posted July 28, 2015 Share Posted July 28, 2015 Indeed! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nightscape94 966 Posted July 29, 2015 Share Posted July 29, 2015 Got an email that tickets go on sale to the general public this Thursday at noon. Single tickets are available now to subscribers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Brausam 221 Posted July 29, 2015 Author Share Posted July 29, 2015 The orchestra will be live streaming their annual "Free Neighborhood Concert" tomorrow night at 6pm. Stéphane Denève will be conducting - he's been conducting a lot of Williams lately, actually. The concert will open with "Sound the Bells". It looks like a real fun program!philorch.org/livestream Williams - Sound the BellsHigdon - blue cathedral (with LiveNote)Bernstein - Overture to CandideBerlioz - "Dream of a Witches' Sabbath," from Symphonie fantastiqueRavel - La Valse (with LiveNote) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nightscape94 966 Posted July 29, 2015 Share Posted July 29, 2015 Oooh, I'll be home from work! Thanks for the heads up Joe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foxfan 134 Posted August 9, 2015 Share Posted August 9, 2015 $200 to $230 per ticket... ouch!It's too far out for me to commit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peter.anschutz 43 Posted August 9, 2015 Share Posted August 9, 2015 Yikes, that's a bit steep for me I think, especially if there's a chance he'll cancel. On the other hand, I've only seen Williams in concert once and it'd be great to see him again.Philadelphia is about a 5 hour drive for me, so I won't have much of a travel cost besides hotel (or I can be cheap and just drive back home that night). Hmm, I'll definitely have to think about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,420 Posted August 9, 2015 Share Posted August 9, 2015 Don't risk it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thor 8,431 Posted August 9, 2015 Share Posted August 9, 2015 I haven't given up seeing John Williams live one last time, but I'm going to wait untill he's back on his feet again (time for you to chime in again, Stefan, with a "that's never going to happen. He will die tomorrow"-type post). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,420 Posted August 9, 2015 Share Posted August 9, 2015 You really seem to have the wrong idea about me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nightscape94 966 Posted March 30, 2016 Share Posted March 30, 2016 Bit of a change.  Program update and artist change: John Williams May 4, 2016  Five-time Academy Award and 22-time Grammy Award-winning composer John Williams and Philadelphia Orchestra Principal Guest Conductor Stéphane Denève will now share the podium in this special one-night-only concert. John Williams will conduct the concluding highlights of the concert featuring selections from Star Wars and Star Wars Episode VII: The Force Awakens. Due to his recent composing schedule, he has entrusted the remainder of the repertoire to his good friend Stéphane Denève. We are excited to announce that the concert, which includes selections from movies such as Raiders of the Lost Ark, Jaws, Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone, Close Encounters of the Third Kind, and E.T.: the Extra-Terrestrial, also features exclusive video interviews with the composer about his work, a selection of film clips presented with some of Williams's iconic movie themes, and a unique demonstration on the art of film scoring.  John WillamsWednesday, May 4 8:00 PM Verizon Hall at The Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts The Philadelphia OrchestraStéphane Denève ConductorHai-Ye Ni Cello Sound the Bells! Excerpts from Close Encounters of the Third Kind "Sayuri's Theme" and "Brush on Silk," from Memoirs of a Geisha "Harry's Wondrous World," from Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone "Night Journeys," from Dracula "Adventures on Earth," from E.T.: the Extra-Terrestrial "The Raiders March," from Raiders of the Lost Ark Excerpt from The Book Thief "The Barrel Chase Sequence," from Jaws The Philadelphia OrchestraJohn Williams Conductor "March of the Resistance" and "Rey's Theme," from Star Wars Episode VII: The Force Awakens "Throne Room" and Finale, from Star WarsMaestro Williams, Maestro Denève, and the musicians of The Philadelphia Orchestra are graciously donating their services for this concert. Incanus 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,420 Posted March 30, 2016 Share Posted March 30, 2016 Is if my phone? Or is the formatting of that last post seriously screwed up? Once 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nightscape94 966 Posted March 30, 2016 Share Posted March 30, 2016 Looks fine on the web browser. I did copy it from my email, so there may have been something lost in translation when it comes to the phone formatting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 39,584 Posted March 30, 2016 Share Posted March 30, 2016 Its your phone. Â Looks fine to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom 5,141 Posted March 30, 2016 Share Posted March 30, 2016 14 minutes ago, nightscape94 said: Bit of a change.  Program update and artist change: John Williams May 4, 2016  Five-time Academy Award and 22-time Grammy Award-winning composer John Williams and Philadelphia Orchestra Principal Guest Conductor Stéphane Denève will now share the podium in this special one-night-only concert. John Williams will conduct the concluding highlights of the concert featuring selections from Star Wars and Star Wars Episode VII: The Force Awakens. Due to his recent composing schedule, he has entrusted the remainder of the repertoire to his good friend Stéphane Denève. We are excited to announce that the concert, which includes selections from movies such as Raiders of the Lost Ark, Jaws, Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone, Close Encounters of the Third Kind, and E.T.: the Extra-Terrestrial, also features exclusive video interviews with the composer about his work, a selection of film clips presented with some of Williams's iconic movie themes, and a unique demonstration on the art of film scoring.  John WillamsWednesday, May 4 8:00 PM Verizon Hall at The Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts The Philadelphia OrchestraStéphane Denève ConductorHai-Ye Ni Cello Sound the Bells! Excerpts from Close Encounters of the Third Kind "Sayuri's Theme" and "Brush on Silk," from Memoirs of a Geisha "Harry's Wondrous World," from Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone "Night Journeys," from Dracula "Adventures on Earth," from E.T.: the Extra-Terrestrial "The Raiders March," from Raiders of the Lost Ark Excerpt from The Book Thief "The Barrel Chase Sequence," from Jaws The Philadelphia OrchestraJohn Williams Conductor "March of the Resistance" and "Rey's Theme," from Star Wars Episode VII: The Force Awakens "Throne Room" and Finale, from Star WarsMaestro Williams, Maestro Denève, and the musicians of The Philadelphia Orchestra are graciously donating their services for this concert. Excellent lineup. I am glad Dracula and the Book Thief are making appearances. Not sure about the state reason for Williams' limited conducting. Why not just say it is not physically good for him to stand and conduct for two hours. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Incanus 5,816 Posted March 31, 2016 Share Posted March 31, 2016 That's a fantastic programme! Dracula, The Book Thief, Memoirs of a Geisha and music from TFA! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joni Wiljami 1,212 Posted March 31, 2016 Share Posted March 31, 2016 It is indeed wonderful! And with this brilliant orchestra...oh dear.  The Book Thief Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Incanus 5,816 Posted March 31, 2016 Share Posted March 31, 2016 29 minutes ago, hornist said: It is indeed wonderful! And with this brilliant orchestra...oh dear.  The Book Thief Don't forget your favourite (and mine) Close Encounters! Joni Wiljami 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,420 Posted March 31, 2016 Share Posted March 31, 2016 10 hours ago, Tom said: Why not just say it is not physically good for him to stand and conduct for two hours.  There is a taboo on old age and ill health in western society? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Incanus 5,816 Posted March 31, 2016 Popular Post Share Posted March 31, 2016 3 minutes ago, Stefancos said: There is a taboo on old age and ill health in western society? I guess some sense of decorum and good manners still persists. Â Not everything has to be a detailed expose on the person's life and current medical condition. Ricard, Cerebral Cortex and nightscape94 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,420 Posted March 31, 2016 Share Posted March 31, 2016 Its also not great for ticket sales. Ricard 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Incanus 5,816 Posted March 31, 2016 Share Posted March 31, 2016 Yeah that too. Â It doesn't sound very flattering if you say things like: "We are sad to announce that the artist can't unfortunately conduct the entire programme this evening due to extreme old age, frailty of body and slowly creeping dotage, which renders him rather ineffective and powerless during most of his waking hours. Such dear people are the vagaries of the old age." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,420 Posted March 31, 2016 Share Posted March 31, 2016 So in essence you are answered your own  question, with my help.   I'm like a psychologist! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Incanus 5,816 Posted March 31, 2016 Share Posted March 31, 2016 But I didn't even ask any question! Â And I am glad you have found this empowering! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amer 2,244 Posted March 31, 2016 Share Posted March 31, 2016 The Concert program sounds very nice. I hope they manage to record this for a future video release someday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom 5,141 Posted March 31, 2016 Share Posted March 31, 2016 6 hours ago, Incanus said: I guess some sense of decorum and good manners still persists.  Not everything has to be a detailed expose on the person's life and current medical condition. I understand the good manners part. Perhaps I am looking for a more convincing white lie. He is in the building, he rehearsed with the orchestra earlier in the day. Nobody is going to buy the "needs extra time to compose" excuse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TownerFan 5,210 Posted March 31, 2016 Share Posted March 31, 2016 30 minutes ago, Tom said: I understand the good manners part. Perhaps I am looking for a more convincing white lie. He is in the building, he rehearsed with the orchestra earlier in the day. Nobody is going to buy the "needs extra time to compose" excuse.  It could be a variety of factors at play, you know. JW's schedule is always pretty busy. It could very well be that he will arrive in Philly just for the concert and don't have time to rehearse the full program in first person (as he likely prefers to do). In addition to that, I wouldn't be surprised if he still has a couple of sessions for The BFG (the film will premiere at the Cannes Film Festival in May) between now and then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nightscape94 966 Posted March 31, 2016 Share Posted March 31, 2016 Can't wait for Dracula! Â 1 hour ago, TownerFan said: It could very well be that he will arrive in Philly just for the concert and don't have time to rehearse the full program in first person (as he likely prefers to do). Â It's unlikely that he'll just show up and suddenly conduct three pieces without having met the players and had been in the rehearsal with them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scarpia 132 Posted April 2, 2016 Share Posted April 2, 2016 On 31/3/2016 at 11:13 AM, nightscape94 said: It's unlikely that he'll just show up and suddenly conduct three pieces without having met the players and had been in the rehearsal with them.  I agree, but I'm also sure that Williams is accostumed to work with those really good orchestras you have in the US in a rather short rehearsal schedule, pretty much as he does when recording a film score. He always knows very well what he wants and is able to comunicate it effectively. The pieces should be ready for performance in a single rehearsal, I believe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nightscape94 966 Posted April 9, 2016 Share Posted April 9, 2016 This is not related to the Williams concert, but rather one of the performances surrounding it that includes his Cello Concerto. Not sure if this was posted to the site yet, but The Philly Orchestra posted this back in October on their Youtube page and I completely missed it. It's a short rehearsal for "Tributes! For Seiji"   Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post zoltan_902 141 Posted April 14, 2016 Popular Post Share Posted April 14, 2016 Â Holy CRAP! He looks 120 years old in this video. I know he's 84, but he looks particularly aged, and even a bit gaunt, as if he lost a lost of weight. Loert, Ricard, Cerebral Cortex and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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