Last night we went to the Chicago Symphony to hear a program of John Williams movie music conducted by John Williams. It was amazing - for several reasons.
John Williams' music features the brass a lot, and the Chicago Symphony has one of the best brass sections among symphonies. Even more exciting, John Williams was conducting this concert. He is 91 years old! We have seen several older conductors lately who need some assistance walking and who sit to conduct. Not Mr. Williams - he walked on by himself and stood for the whole concert. He also talked to the audience between pieces.
And the music! We had Star Wars, E.T., Indiana Jones, Harry Potter, Jurassic Park and things I had never heard. The orchestra was wonderful. And after the program they played 30 minutes of encore pieces. It was definitely a concert to remember.
Wow, what an experience! I'm a fan of the movies, of course, but would I have liked them as much without his music? That must have been an incredible performance.
ReplyDeleteI agree, movies without the music are missing something essential!
ReplyDeleteI am so jealous. What wonderful experience. His music is so special.
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