BONUS 1: John Williams Concert Review

Sep 14

I just saw John Williams live for the first time! Here are some of the highlights, footage excerpts, and my analysis.

Concert Details:

John Williams: Maestro of the Movies
Saturday, September 4, 2021 at the Hollywood Bowl (Los Angeles, CA)
David Newman and John Williams conducting the Los Angeles Philharmonic in a performance of film music selections
Event link: https://www.hollywoodbowl.com/events/performances/1276/2021-09-05/john-williams-maestro-of-the-movies

References:

"Scherzo for Motorcycle and Orchestra" from Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade (John Williams) - https://youtu.be/1IFmRniWa0U
"Scherzo for X-Wings" from Star Wars Episode VII: The Force Awakens (John Williams) - https://youtu.be/xJzuanMUuS4
"Throne Room and End Title" from Star Wars Suite for Orchestra (John Williams) - https://youtu.be/_3AiYIxBwD0 (from Silfimur's channel)
An even more dramatic tempo comparison: "Williams: The Throne Room - End Credits" - https://youtu.be/LH57BIdwMLg (from LA Phil's channel)
"The Throne Room/End Title" from Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope (John Williams) - https://youtu.be/m1dXRe0Z1hw
Frank Lehman's Complete Catalogue of the Musical Themes of Star Wars - https://franklehman.com/starwars

Star Wars Music Minute:

Xanthe:

Bonus

Composer / Violinist

ANH 1: The First Five Minutes of Star Wars