Menu. Sunday, 13. Were there any other differences between the two concert set lists? The Wiener Philharmoniker and the Musikverein Wien are no strangers to the maestro, as he conducted two concerts there in January 2020, which we told you about in an extensive special article (read more). As of March 5, 2022, G proof is not required for event attendance at the Musikverein. John Williams & Vienna Philharmonic - YouTube -Fawkes the Phoenix (Harry Potter) Laughter and applause from the audience!!!!! Yesterday's was fine, but in the action pieces I th. I know this wasn’t a compliment. 1. 03:30 pm and 11:00 am. There is no excuse. John Williams conducting The Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra, Anne-Sophie Mutter* (violin) rec. -March of the Resistance (SW) And to celebrate a birthday together making music is really a gift and the most wonderful way to celebrate. A great performance by the orchestra, very dedicated, and still offering the best of itself at this moment of the concert, without dropping a single iota. Not bad for a 90-year-old gentleman! “Fawkes the Phoenix”, from Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets . Epilogue, Encore: Theme from The Long Goodbye, for solo violin and orchestra, Three Pieces from Harry Potter. But fabulous news !!! Whatever the reasons, shame on JW. Congratulations John Williams! The World of Hans Zimmer - A Symphonic Celebration, Prologue / II. Yesterday's was fine, but in the action pieces I th. John Williams Live in Vienna - 2CD Live Edition And I look forward to the violin concerto of course! Reply Helpful. It looked like the maestro was giving himself a great birthday present! John Williams | News | John Williams in Vienna: Neue Single zum Geburtstag des Filmkomponisten (deutschegrammophon.com). (Criteria: at least 70y/o and never conducted the VPO before). John Williams returns to Vienna - March 2022 - SoundTrackFest I am sure there is going to be a bluray release for the concert but it's the same music. Before leaving for Vienna, I offered a small reflection about the connections between an early work by a young John Williams from 1961 and his most recent performed composition, the Violin Concerto No. Well he was writing Indiana Jones 5 so it must be on his mind, plus it might be the one for Mutter. Rounds / III. Indeed, it was they who immortalised JW music, having recorded Star Wars, Raiders, Jaws, Superman, Harry Potter and others, for the actual films! John Williams conducted concerts in Vienna in January 2020. John Williams | News | John Williams & the Wiener Philharmoniker ... and the “Imperial March” from The Empire Strikes Back, rounding out another historic performance. There's overlap with Vienna I, Boston (and Tanglewood), and Berlin. “The Duel”, from The Adventures of TintinAnne-Sophie Mutter, violin, . Shortly before John Williams' 91st birthday, a new single will be released, which comes from the well-known film "Star Wars VII: The Force Awakens". I was there on Saturday. “The Imperial March”, from The Empire Strikes Back. The concerts will take place on Saturday, March 12 at 3:30 PM and Sunday, March 13 at 11:00 AM. Will a month's notice be enough for the VPO to prepare this time? This has just been announced on the website of the Wiener Philharmoniker, confirming that John Williams will return to conduct the prestigious orchestra on March 12 and 13, 2022 at the Musikverein Wien in Vienna, together with his beloved Anne-Sophie Mutter, to celebrate his 90th birthday. Agreed, but he is very busy composing these days AFAIK, so not too many scores he didn't perform recently anyway seem just reasonable for reducing the workload in preparation. But this time the program should then be limited only to the violin concerto and a few film music pieces that he has not yet played in Vienna! Premiered on June 3, 2022 at the Hollywood Bowl (John Williams/Los Angeles Philharmonic) - Listen on YouTube › Unreleased Fanfare for Solo Trumpet Composed for the reopening of the David Geffen Hall at the Lincoln Center in New York City The Vienna Philharmonic and the Society of Friends of Music in Vienna are pleased to present two new concerts with John Williams, Anne-Sophie Mutter and the Vienna Philharmonic. He’s done more than his share. John Williams in Vienna, the legendary composer's chart-topping new album with the world-famous Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra, has become the best-selling orchestral album of 2020.Now, a brand-new Live Edition, the 2CD Live Edition and the Blu-Ray Edition is released today, 5 February 2021 on DG. However, I would be more happy if the entire concert consisted of film music. March 12/13 2022, Harry's Wondrous World aus "Harry Potter", Scherzo for Motorcycle and Orchestra aus "Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade", Marion’s Thema aus „Raiders of the Lost Ark“, Throne Room and End Title aus "Star Wars", Konzert, Wiener Philharmoniker (musikverein.at). Media Partners of the Vienna Philharmonic. But one cannot avoid hearing something deeper and more personal at work throughout the piece, which like other Williams’ concerti is characterized by abstract, wistful writing, sometimes interrupted by outbursts of symphonic modernism, and as far as possibile from any programmatic intent or descriptive atmosphere. A great ending, for a great concert. And excellent audio engineering. The music will still be great and at least I got to see Williams in Vienna and Berlin in 2020 and 2021. 2022 58,771 reviews and more . And he has been conducting the great U.S. orchestras for years; so why should he not conduct the VPO? It’s the ‘stem cell’ of the whole piece, a terrific starting point for such a complex work. So JW should have gotten the VPO to play on period instruments. But at the end of the day, what counts is that you loved the music, and if like me, you did, these two concerts will be two more ingraining memories that will last for a lifetime. The world had changed, but the desire to see him conduct again in concert remained. It has just taken the snobbish, arty mob (Mr Borstlap are you listening) a while to recognise what an outstanding composer he is. This once-in-a-lifetime recording continues DG's celebration of the work of the multi-award-winning composer. Powered by Invision Community. John Williams In Vienna, featuring the legendary composer's debut concert with the world-famous Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra, has become the best-selling orchestral album of 2020.The chart . With this theme, and when we had almost completed an hour, we reached the break. Fans can watch a preview of the concert on 2 January 2022 when it will be streamed in full on Deutsche Grammophon's online platform DG Stage. The harp, magnificently played by Anneleen Lenaerts, dances and moves around the violin, sometimes with a devilish sense of irony (like the spectacular trio with violin and timpani in the third movement, “Dactyls”, probably the one where echoes of Williams’ film writing creep in during a few moments), but more often augmenting the wistfulness that pervades the concerto. He has either forgotten a part of his old work or he just wants to please his crowd with the crowd pleasers. This website is not directly involved or affiliated with John Williams or his representatives. FSM Board: JOHN WILLIAMS RETURNS TO VIENNA CONCERT in Mar '22 Ticket sales begin for members of the Society of Friends of Music on February 8, 2022, the exact day of John Williams’ 90th birthday. I wonder what would happen if JW returned to Berlin...would we be getting the next series of digital singles or a proper album? Mike03 May 27, 2021. As much as I love John Williams that was a little too much. I wouldn't worry too much, Star Wars Main Titles got released too. I think this will be released, because the Vienna Phil played only Marion's Theme at the 'John Williams in Vienna' concert, so there is no doubling of the pieces. John Williams returns to Vienna! I would think an appearance in London could be arranged. Already in the final part of the concert, it was the turn of the block dedicated to “Star Wars”. The resulting recording, John Williams in Vienna, presented a wide selection of classic Williams soundtracks, with Anne-Sophie Mutter performing a virtuosic series of works written especially for her by the composer. Full of stylistic contrast, Williams’ Violin Concerto No. 2’ composed by Williams especially for Anne-Sophie Mutter, which was premiered in July 2021 at Tanglewood (read more), and now received its European premiere in Vienna. Epilogue, EXTRA-ENCORE FIRST HALF: John Williams – The Long Goodbye – Love Theme, John Williams – Hedwig’s Theme from “Harry Potter”, John Williams – Fawkes the Phoenix from “Harry Potter”, John Williams – Harry’s Wondrous World from “Harry Potter”, John Williams – Scherzo for Motorcycle and Orchestra from “Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade”, John Williams – Marion’s Theme from “Raiders of the Lost Ark”, John Williams – March of the Resistance from “Star Wars”, John Williams – Princess Leia’s Theme from “Star Wars”, John Williams – Throne Room and End Title from “Star Wars”, Star Wars – The Imperial March (Darth Vader’s theme). The mighty sound of the Viennese orchestra filled the Golden Hall of the Musikverein with “Sound The Bells!”, a juicy miniature full of contrapuntal delight for brass and percussion that acted as the perfect curtain raiser. The concert is already in just over a month!!! After a great applause and a hall that received John Williams on its feet, the concert started with ‘Sound The Bells’, a piece initially conceived for brass and percussion, later adapted for orchestra, which offered a grandiose and sonorously overwhelming beginning, as a musical appetizer of what we could expect. Current news Concerts Concert in the Wiener Konzerthaus with Philippe Jordan Concerts Details about the Summer Night Concert 2023 Concerts Chamber Music at the Brahms Hall Season Highlights Thu, June 8, 2023 Summer Night Concert 2023 Mon, January 1, 2024 New Year's Concert 2024 Thu, January 18, 2024 81th Vienna Philharmonic Ball Concert Calendar The VC #2 is a beast to perform. The Music of John Williams - Anne-Sophie Mutter (EN) John Williams turned 90 on February 8, 2022, and a day earlier, on February 7, it was announced by surprise that on March 12 and 13 he would conduct two special concerts dedicated to his music in Vienna ( read more ). DEUTSCHE Grammophon probably want The Berlin Concert to stand out. But I took my inspiration and energy directly from this great artist herself. Search MusicWeb Here: . Hopefully, the Milan concert will get back on track eventually, so there should be another opportunity. The lyricism that emerges from this last movement (“Epilogue”) is almost tortured and arduous, but in the end finds a warm, quiet resolution in A major, with the yearning theme heard in the second movement returning and hushing almost like a lullaby, performed with a true warm feeling by Anne-Sophie Mutter. Concert Works - JOHN WILLIAMS Fan Network - JWFAN Best wishes for a great birthday, John Williams! All the singles are listed in my thread -- are you telling us your discography page has ignored them? Epilogue, presents a predominance of the harp, purposely placed in the first line of the stage at the conductor’s right hand, and of the soloist violinist, Anne-Sophie Mutter, placed at the left. I would have preferred a program without film themes, only some encores, this time with Vienna. it could be deposited on www.jwfan.com if you wish. Ticket sales begin for members of the Society of Friends of Music on February 8, 2022, the exact day of John Williams’ 90th birthday. Too similar to the Berlin program unfortunately. Is there any way to learn how many of the singles on that list contain music not also found on an album, like these three? Me too. Han Solo and the Princess would be a god-tier inclusion. And the Violin Concerto No. But a 35-minute long one does. With so much great music already written for the instrument, much of it recently for Anne-Sophie herself, I wondered what further contribution I could possibly make. Or was… since last summer, I think the answer might be his new Violin Concerto, written for the amazing Anne-Sophie Mutter. JW should be composing rather than partying with VPO and ASM. A real gem rarely heard in concert, with a wonderful sound very typical of classic film noir; melancholic and romantic, with a predominance of a melody led by the violin (which, by the way, in the original version was played by a trumpet). Fans can catch a sneak preview of the concert on 2 January 2022, when it will be streamed in full on DG Stage. (Or… was he giving it to us? Fans of Music from the Movies [CANCELLED 2018], John Williams – Vienna 2022 – Concert summary, https://soundtrackfest.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/JohnWilliams-Vienna2022-ConcertSummary-Main-800x640-1.jpg, https://soundtrackfest.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/STF-Horizontal-340x55.png, © Copyright - SoundTrackFest - All rights reserved -. John Williams turned 90 on February 8, 2022, and a day earlier, on February 7, it was announced by surprise that on March 12 and 13 he would conduct two special concerts dedicated to his music in Vienna (read more). Looks like for me this will be a March of renouncement. IIRC he only did some of the bigger orchestras in the states (and London), like Chicago, New York, LA, etc. General ticket sales start on February 10, 2022. https://www.facebook.com/ViennaPhilharmonic/posts/494004222086696, https://www.wienerphilharmoniker.at/en/magazin/concerts-with-john-williams-and-anne-sophie-mutter-on-march-12-and-13-2022-in-the-golden-hall/6185. You could see absolutely nothing of the stage. Even more when it has the kind of gravitas it possesses, a very personal excursion into Williams’ soul, and is passionately being championed by its dedicatee, with performances with three different orchestras in four different venues and two conductors (one being the composer himself) and more scheduled for the near future. Last year in Berlin, two shorter concert pieces were included, the always popular Olympic Fanfare and the beautiful Elegy. What I think we get from these excursions into Williams’ concert hall repertoire are glimpses of his most deep self. Would be nice to know which titles are the violin versions and which the normal ones. crlbrg I guess our old JW doesn't want to stay awake that long anymore! Definitely, but it just was recorded by DG in Boston last October, with both ASM and JW, to be released later this year as far as we know. Still, that might not be enough, which is okay because, after all, all matters of one’s innermost thoughts are even more abstract and mysterious, sometimes to himself, than music. It goes without saying that I will do my best to be there even on such a short notice (luckily it's a weekend, so much better to organize even as a quick turnaround). There is also much faster music in this movement, which while writing, I recalled her flair for an infectious rhythmic swagger that is particularly her own. True. And since Williams gives the choice…, There is yet another layer to these Vienna 2022 concerts, making them so special. After that, Anne-Sophie Mutter joined Maestro Williams on the stage for the European premiere of the Violin Concerto No.2. If you didn’t look closely, it was easy to miss that John Williams, who was still on stage, was talking to members of the orchestra, as if he was asking for confirmation. Is it customary for the VP to embrace conductors only as they approach their final years…..? I love the program, but why always only the greatest hits over and over again? live, January 2020, Goldener Saal der Gesellschaft der Musikfreunde, Vienna . I hope I'll be able to attend this one. In the first movement (“Prologue”), Williams and the Vienna Philharmonic almost danced and bounced around her, helping the soloist floating above incredibly complex textures and dark colors; “Rounds” is perhaps the most fascinating and musically rich movement, with the composer’s professed love for the vertical sonorities of Claude Thornhill in full display, upon which the violin offers yearning lyrical lines, including a melodic fragment that stirs long in the memory. Here you will find all the information you need to live your favorite Soundtracks and meet the Composers. There is so much beautiful what you can still hear! He must really love it. Violin and harp duet again in the “Epilogue”, which concludes the work with what the composer describes as “a gentle resolution in A major that might suggest both healing and renewal”. Now the question is again: Get a Musikfreunde membership so I can buy tickets tomorrow, or wait until Thursday? The classically styled, brass-driven March of the Resistance underscores the heroic actions of the characters Rey, Poe, Finn and the film's other freedom fighters.". Agreed, but I suppose it's about attracting the big crowds. You’re hurtin’ poor Bes’ and his OCD with these questions. Love the sound from JW and VPO. Hopefully they will come around- These titles are big sellers. I don’t think we will ever have enough words to thank him for such dedication and devotion, but let these lines serve to begin with, “Thank you so much, Maestro John Williams! And it's on the DG Vienna recording. -March of the Resistance (SW) Cant wait for the Vienna Horns to blast again!!! These descriptions always seem to try to answer the question “what is this music about?” And while music has many purposes and functions, I’ve always believed that in the end, the music ought to be free to be interpreted through the prism of every listener’s own personal history, prior exposures and cultural background. The meaning must therefore reside, if you’ll forgive me, in the “ear of the beholder.”. The final movement, as written in the program notes, suggests healing and renewal, perhaps revealing a process of inner discovery for the composer himself. In the program notes, the composer didn’t offer much explanations about the overall piece except that, in his own views, represents Anne-Sophie Mutter and his unique style of playing, especially her unexpected penchant for jazz (revelaed by the exquisite playing on Williams’ violin arrangement of the love theme from Cinderella Liberty). We are doing our best to ensure that Slipped Disc is free to all readers. Together with the Society of Friends of Music in Vienna, we are excited to present two new concerts with John Williams & Anne-Sophie Mutter on Saturday, March 12 at 3:30 PM and Sunday, March 13 at 11:00 AM at the Musikverein Wien. It enriched my life. A bit more courage would have been nice to perform less popular (read non-film) scores by the master. March 2022 The Music of John Williams 11:00 Musikverein, Golden Hall, Vienna, Austria Share on Facebook Calendar Calendar Outlook/iCal Calendar Google Calendar Yahoo Calendar Yes please. March 12/13 2022 By crlbrg February 7, 2022 in JOHN WILLIAMS Followers 9 1 2 3 4 5 6 Next Page 1 of 20 crlbrg Regular Poster Group: Members Joined: October 12, 2017 Posts: 311 Reputation: 376 Active: 6 hours ago Popular Post Posted February 7, 2022 I can only think of this piece as being about Anne-Sophie Mutter, and the violin itself—an instrument that is the unsurpassed product of the luthier’s art. By Berlin was a highlight of my life, though, so I’ll see if I can afford tickets for this! You need to be a member in order to leave a comment. Besides calling it John Williams Birthday Celeberation Concert would be a great way to package the set!!! “Throne Room and Finale”, from Star Wars: A New Hope, Encores:. “Princess Leia’s Theme”, from Star Wars: A New Hope . When I got to the booking stage approximately 45 seconds after the sale function was open there were only a few tickets still available starting at € 195 ($ 225). Sometimes it is just a melody so cantabile, it’s impossible not to enjoy it. General ticket sales begin on February 10, 2022. If so, being at the top of the B-list is quite the feat. But it became a very dear friend as I worked on it every day during lockdown. The concerts feature his second violin concerto and the usual Star Wars, Harry Potter, and Indiana Jones clips. Star Wars: March of the Resistance …and the concerto. Well, good for them. At the end of the piece, and at this point in the concert, with two and a half hours of performance behind us, we were still applauding wildly, although we were satisfied and thought that this would be the end… but we were wrong. Dactyls, a borrowed word from the Greeks, which we use to describe a three-syllable effect in poetry, as well as the digit with its three bones, may serve to describe the next movement. We were made sure of that everywhere, starting with the program (an earlier version included the Olympic Fanfare, but it eventually dropped in favor of “Flight to Neverland” from Hook), and going into every conceivable article, always presenting Williams as a cinema music maestro. This is followed by the atmospheric, Debussyesque “Rounds”, and then by the tense, jazzy “Dactyls”, which includes a brief cadenza for violin, harp and timpani. Damn, I like this recording of Resistance a lot. Fans of Music from the Movies [CANCELLED 2018], John Williams returns to Vienna – March 2022, https://soundtrackfest.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/JohnWilliams-Vienna2022-Announcement-Main-Web.jpg, https://soundtrackfest.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/STF-Horizontal-340x55.png, © Copyright - SoundTrackFest - All rights reserved -. John Williams is a composer of the highest caliber, worthy of all this recognition. 2, for Anne-Sophie MutterI. John Williams returns to Vienna! March 12/13 2022 JW – always a class act, many happy returns Maestro. Sorry to hear it, Dave. However, when asked about concerts, his answer was completely different. 2022 is good proof of this, as Vienna has hosted Williams’ first concerts this year, to be followed by many others, in which he either conducts the concert in full or co-conducts. -Princess Leia's Theme (SW) . Too short notice for me, but amazing if they manage to pull this through. In the beginning of the next section or movement, a quiet murmur is created by a gentle motion that I think of as being circular, hence the subtitle Rounds. John Williams conducted concerts in Berlin in October 2021. This is a truly personal album for me, because of the rapport I have with her and because of my long relationship with the wonderful musicians of the Boston Symphony.”, “The idea for the piece formed when we worked together on Markings,” says Mutter. The Vienna Philharmonic and the Society of Friends of Music in Vienna are. I'd be interested in JW on period instruments provided that they also change the key, unlike Richter did in that piece of trash. (Or… was he giving it to us?). @Ricard, I just noticed the main page only has a page for the Fawkes single: https://www.jwfan.com/?p=14454. The label's chart-topping John Williams in Vienna set the mark as the best-selling symphonic recording of 2020. I predict that in a couple of years, DG will be bought up by YouTube. John Williams returns to Vienna next month! February 7, 2022 in JOHN WILLIAMS, Well, it’s safe to say that this is the top contender for ‘Surprise of the Year’ so far…, I'm constantly reminding myself not to forget how privileged I am to live 10 minutes from the Musikverein and able to afford going to both concerts. John Williams | John Williams - The Berlin Concert - Deutsche Grammophon Still, better late than never! Select your subscription length below and head to the checkout: Please log in again. The quality of the orchestra here is superb under direction by John Williams. And only if he chooses to, as Williams usually does. February 7, 2022 in JOHN WILLIAMS. John Williams conducted concerts in Vienna in March 2022. “March of the Resistance”, from Star Wars: The Force Awakens. Case in point (as I've mentioned before): Karajan's Alpensinfonie, the live performance of which (made less than a year after the album, iirc) (from Salzburg) has only been published by some obscure Japanese label, although it's amazing and I'd buy it in a heartbeat. The Vienna Phil has booked the birthday boy for March. Next, we entered into the music of the delicate and delightful “Marion’s Theme from ‘Raiders of the Lost Ark'”, relaxing the freneticism of the previous piece through its beautiful melody – one of the many that Williams has shown us he can compose -, and that the orchestra knew how to treat with the affection it deserves.