REVIEW: John Williams at the Hollywood Bowl (2022)

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

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