Title: John Williams Gala - Los Angeles Philharmonic • Gustavo Dudamel
Year Of Release: 2014
Genre: Classical
Quality: HDTV 720p MPEG TS 1280x720 (16:9) 50 fps 8120 kbps / German MPEG Audio 192 kbps 48 kHz 2.0 ch; French MPEG Audio 192 kbps 48 kHz 2.0 ch; Multiple languages, AC-3 448 Kbps, 48.0 KHz, 16 bits, 6 ch
Total Time: 01:39:44 min
Total Size: 6,71 Gb
The program begins with the U.S. Army Herald Trumpets joining Dudamel and the orchestra in the Olympic Fanfare & Theme, which Williams composed for the 1984 Olympic Games and conducted at its premiere during the opening ceremonies in Los Angeles.
Next, Perlman joins the orchestra to perform three pieces from 1993’s “Schindler’s List”: “Remembrances,” “Jewish Town – Krakow Ghetto 1941” and “Theme.” (Perlman explains that wherever he happens to be in the world, he is asked to play the music from that film.) He also performs Williams’ original Cadenza and Variations from the 1971 film adaptation of “Fiddler on the Roof,” for which the composer won his first Academy Award.
The spirited piece is followed by excerpts from “Soundings” accompanied by video. At the time of the work’s premiere, Williams said that he thought of it “…as an experimental piece for Walt Disney Concert Hall in which a collection of colorful sonorities could be sampled in the Los Angeles Philharmonic’s new environment.” He elaborates on his inspiration for the piece in his talk with Dudamel.
The orchestra is then joined by soloists Higgins (alto saxophone), Paulson (vibraphone) and Valerio (string bass) to perform Williams’ delightful jazz-infused suite “Escapades” from “Catch Me If You Can.”
The program continues with the orchestra performing “Throne Room and Finale” from “Star Wars.” The animated artwork featured during the performance is from the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art’s “Star Wars”Archive, including the simple line drawings and more detailed graphic representations of what would ultimately become the live action movie. At the end of the piece, Dudamel acknowledges Williams, who stands from his seat to a rousing ovation.
For the first encore, the Los Angeles Children’s Chorus (LACC) sings “Dry Your Tears, Afrika” from the 1997 film “Amistad.” They are accompanied by additional singers from the Angeles Chorale.
The ominous opening measures of Williams’ Theme from “Jaws” cause the children chorus members to flee the stage in mock-terror (but of course with bright smiles on their faces). Dudamel then escorts the evening’s honoree to the stage, where Williams leads the orchestra in a performance of his famous “Imperial March” from “The Empire Strikes Back.” An onstage appearance of a phalanx of official Imperial Stormtroopers, heralds the arrival of one of history’s most infamous film villains, Darth Vader himself, carrying a light saber. Near the conclusion of the iconic theme, confetti in the shapes of “Star Wars”characters C3PO and R2D2 cascade down from the ceiling.
Personnel:
Los Angeles Philharmonic
Gustavo Dudamel - musikalische leitung
Itzhak Perlman - violine
U.S. Army Herald Trumpets
Dan Higgins - alt saxophon
Glenn Paulson - vibrapfon
Michael Valerio - kontrabass
Los Angeles Children's Chorus
Tracklist:
• John Williams
- Olympic Fanfare and Theme
- "Soundings"
- Three Pieces from "Schindler's List" - Remembrances / Jewish Town Krakow Ghetto 1941 / Theme
- Cadenza and Variations from "Fiddler on the Roof"
- Duel from The Adventures of "Tintin"
- Three Pieces from "Catch Me if You Can" - Closing in / Reflections / Joy Ride
- "Throne Room and Finale" from "Star Wars"
- "Dry Your Tears, Afrika" from "Amistad"
- "Imperial March" from "The Empire Strikes Back"
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