Opening Gala Concert: A John Williams Celebration

~ Release by John Williams; Gustavo Dudamel, Los Angeles Philharmonic, Itzhak Perlman (see all versions of this release, 2 available)

Annotation

For the 2014/15 Opening Night Concert and Gala, the Los Angeles Philharmonic paid loving tribute to composer John Williams, long a champion and close friend of the LA Phil. Gustavo Dudamel, an awestruck fan of the musical icon, led the orchestra in a crosssection of Maestro Williams’ matchless canon, including Star Wars, Jaws, Schindler´s List, Catch Me If You Can, Amistad and Fiddler On The Roof. Also featuring very special musical performances by Itzhak Perlman. (excerpted from the C Major sysnopsis).

Itzhak Perlman, violin
Los Angeles Children’s Chorus
Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra
Gustavo Dudamel, conductor
Dan Higgins, saxophone
Glenn Paulson, vibraphone
Mike Valerio, double bass
US Army Herald Trumpets
Netia Jones, director and video designer

1080i Blu-ray, DTS-HD MA 5.1 surround sound (24 bit, 48 kHz).

Annotation last modified on 2017-10-31 19:45 UTC.

Tracklist

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#TitleArtistRatingLength
1Opening
recorded at:
Walt Disney Concert Hall (Los Angeles Music Center) in Los Angeles, California, United States (on 2014-09-30)
[no artist]1:27
2Olympic Fanfare and Theme
orchestra:
Los Angeles Philharmonic (on 2014-09-30)
conductor:
Gustavo Dudamel (conductor and violinist) (on 2014-09-30)
recorded at:
Walt Disney Concert Hall (Los Angeles Music Center) in Los Angeles, California, United States (on 2014-09-30)
live recording of:
Olympic Fanfare and Theme (1996 version, incorporates Arnaud's "Bugler's Dream") (on 2014-09-30)
orchestrator:
John Williams (American score composer) (in 1996)
composer:
Leo Arnaud and John Williams (American score composer)
medley of:
Bugler’s Dream
medley of:
Olympic Fanfare and Theme (1984 version)
John Williams5:18
3Soundings
orchestra:
Los Angeles Philharmonic (on 2014-09-30)
conductor:
Gustavo Dudamel (conductor and violinist) (on 2014-09-30)
recorded at:
Walt Disney Concert Hall (Los Angeles Music Center) in Los Angeles, California, United States (on 2014-09-30)
live recording of:
Soundings (on 2014-09-30)
composer:
John Williams (American score composer) (in 2003)
premiered at:
Walt Disney Concert Hall (Los Angeles Music Center) in Los Angeles, California, United States (on 2003-10-25)
John Williams15:27
4Three Pieces from Schindler's List: Remembrances
orchestra:
Los Angeles Philharmonic (on 2014-09-30)
conductor:
Gustavo Dudamel (conductor and violinist) (on 2014-09-30)
recorded at:
Walt Disney Concert Hall (Los Angeles Music Center) in Los Angeles, California, United States (on 2014-09-30)
John Williams6:04
5Three Pieces from Schindler's List: Jewish Town: Krakow Ghetto 1941
orchestra:
Los Angeles Philharmonic (on 2014-09-30)
conductor:
Gustavo Dudamel (conductor and violinist) (on 2014-09-30)
recorded at:
Walt Disney Concert Hall (Los Angeles Music Center) in Los Angeles, California, United States (on 2014-09-30)
John Williams4:17
6Three Pieces from Schindler's List: Theme
orchestra:
Los Angeles Philharmonic (on 2014-09-30)
conductor:
Gustavo Dudamel (conductor and violinist) (on 2014-09-30)
recorded at:
Walt Disney Concert Hall (Los Angeles Music Center) in Los Angeles, California, United States (on 2014-09-30)
John Williams3:47
7Cadenza and Variations from Fiddler on the Roof
orchestra:
Los Angeles Philharmonic (on 2014-09-30)
conductor:
Gustavo Dudamel (conductor and violinist) (on 2014-09-30)
recorded at:
Walt Disney Concert Hall (Los Angeles Music Center) in Los Angeles, California, United States (on 2014-09-30)
John Williams5:13
8Escapades From Catch Me If You Can: Closing In
orchestra:
Los Angeles Philharmonic (on 2014-09-30)
conductor:
Gustavo Dudamel (conductor and violinist) (on 2014-09-30)
recorded at:
Walt Disney Concert Hall (Los Angeles Music Center) in Los Angeles, California, United States (on 2014-09-30)
John Williams3:01
9Escapades From Catch Me If You Can: Reflections
orchestra:
Los Angeles Philharmonic (on 2014-09-30)
conductor:
Gustavo Dudamel (conductor and violinist) (on 2014-09-30)
recorded at:
Walt Disney Concert Hall (Los Angeles Music Center) in Los Angeles, California, United States (on 2014-09-30)
John Williams7:26
10Escapades From Catch Me If You Can: Joy Ride
orchestra:
Los Angeles Philharmonic (on 2014-09-30)
conductor:
Gustavo Dudamel (conductor and violinist) (on 2014-09-30)
recorded at:
Walt Disney Concert Hall (Los Angeles Music Center) in Los Angeles, California, United States (on 2014-09-30)
John Williams8:20
11Throne Room and Finale from Star Wars
orchestra:
Los Angeles Philharmonic (on 2014-09-30)
conductor:
Gustavo Dudamel (conductor and violinist) (on 2014-09-30)
recorded at:
Walt Disney Concert Hall (Los Angeles Music Center) in Los Angeles, California, United States (on 2014-09-30)
John Williams10:23
12"Dry your tears, Africa" from Amistad
orchestra:
Los Angeles Philharmonic (on 2014-09-30)
conductor:
Gustavo Dudamel (conductor and violinist) (on 2014-09-30)
recorded at:
Walt Disney Concert Hall (Los Angeles Music Center) in Los Angeles, California, United States (on 2014-09-30)
John Williams4:39
13Excerpt from Jaws
orchestra:
Los Angeles Philharmonic (on 2014-09-30)
conductor:
Gustavo Dudamel (conductor and violinist) (on 2014-09-30)
recorded at:
Walt Disney Concert Hall (Los Angeles Music Center) in Los Angeles, California, United States (on 2014-09-30)
John Williams2:44
14Imperial March from The Empire Strikes Back
orchestra:
Los Angeles Philharmonic (on 2014-09-30)
conductor:
John Williams (American score composer) (on 2014-09-30)
recorded at:
Walt Disney Concert Hall (Los Angeles Music Center) in Los Angeles, California, United States (on 2014-09-30)
live recording of:
The Imperial March (Star Wars, Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back, Darth Vader’s Theme) (on 2014-09-30)
orchestrator:
Herbert W. Spencer (composer and orchestrator)
composer:
John Williams (American score composer)
publisher:
Fox Fanfare Music Inc.
part of:
Star Wars, Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back (film soundtrack)
John Williams3:06
15[applause]
[no artist]2:14
16Credits
[no artist]1:26
17Interview with John Williams and Gustavo Dudamel
spoken vocals:
Gustavo Dudamel (conductor and violinist) (on 2014-09-30) and John Williams (American score composer) (on 2014-09-30)
John Williams, Gustavo Dudamel13:45
18Interview with Itzhak Perlam
spoken vocals:
Itzhak Perlman (violinist and conductor) (on 2014-09-30)
Itzhak Perlman3:44