Call of the Champions | John Williams Conducting The Tabernacle Choir
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- John Williams conducts The Tabernacle Choir, Orchestra at Temple Square, and International Children's Choir in performing the 2002 Winter Olympic theme song "Call of the Champions" during the Cultural Olympiad concert, February 9, 2002. "Call of the Champions" was composed by John Williams for the 2002 Olympic Games.
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“Citius, Altius, Fortius!” That was the soaring sound that was heard during the Salt Lake 2002 Winter Olympic Games. Those three Latin words, meaning “Faster, Higher, Stronger,” echoed throughout millions of homes as people around the world tuned in to watch those games. “Call of the Champions” was a spectacular collaboration that inspired hearts and lifted spirits of a nation still reeling from the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. The Tabernacle Choir performed the national anthem at the opening ceremonies, which included a tribute using the flag that was flown at Ground Zero.
In his fourth time composing music for the Olympic games, famed composer John Williams was excited to know that he would have The Tabernacle Choir to distinguish the piece from previous compositions, saying, "I was like a giddy child working with them, I loved it." This resulted in a thrilling five-minute work involving chorus and orchestra. Conducted by Williams, the Utah Symphony and the Choir performed the song at the opening ceremonies. It is featured on the albums American Journey by John Williams and the Choir’s album Spirit of America.
The Olympic games in Salt Lake City were the most watched Olympics ever at the time and are now third on the all-time list. The opening ceremonies of the 2002 winter games still holds the number-one spot for total viewership. During those winter games, the Choir participated in the Cultural Olympiad with four signature concerts, one of which featured John Williams. In the classic video above, Williams conducts the Choir, Orchestra at Temple Square, and the International Children’s Choir in a breathtaking rendition of "Call of the Champions."
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in an interview that was done a little bit after the Olympics was over John Williams said that performing with the choir was the very Pinnacle of his career he absolutely loved working with them said they were the most professional choir he never worked with and the fact that they are all volunteers is just truly amazing
Jimmy Stewart said the same thing when he was able to be an honorary conductor for the choir during the filming of the LDS classic short film "Mr. Krueger's Christmas."
That was before 2020. He's now conducted and recorded with the Berlin and Vienna Philharmonic Orchestras. 🐧
Considering John Williams is such a storied man, that is perhaps some of the highest praise in the world.
How fortunate we are to have this live recording from 2002. Maestro Williams is 86 and we do not know how many more compositions we will have with this genius of composition and baton. I do cherish his compositions both new and old. I just hope and pray that we have many more to come from this, our own National Treasure.
The Maestro himself conducting perhaps the greatest choir in the world. What more could you ask for????
My sister was in the International Children's Choir and sang with the Tabernacle Choir that day! At 4:43, in the blue bonnet, is my sister! She represented Poland. She looked gorgeous in that dress. I was somewhere in the crowd just admiring my sister from there. I'm so proud of her. 😁
Happy for you!!!
It doesn't matter how many times I watch this, I cry. What glorious music, that brings the 2002 Olympic memories flooding back! AND it is fun to see all my Tab Choir friends singing when they were much younger. haha! I LOVE the kids from the International Children's Choir too! Thanks to John Williams for this masterpiece!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
“If we all did the things we are capable of, we would astound ourselves.”
― Thomas A. Edison
Stephen Hensley amen
Let's dispel unspeakable uneasiness of Coronavirus infection while listening to this exquisite performance ！
From Tokyo of the Land of the Rising Sun
Shin-i-chi Kozima feels awesome to be connected with a beautiful culture like your own , stay well in Tokyo , from SLC Utah
Shin-i-chi Kozima feels awesome to be connected with a beautiful culture like your own , stay well in Tokyo , come visit your truly From Utah
Probably one of the greatest combinations of performers and conductor ever brought to music. This performance along with the Choir’s rendition of the Hallelujah Chorus is some of the best music you will ever hear.
I was there. I wish they would perform this again
The great John Williams (Star Wars, Harry Potter, Indiana Jones, Superman, E.T., Close Encounters of the Third Kind, Jaws, etc.) conducting the great Tabernacle Choir and Orchestra. Wow! What a combination! I would like to have been in attendance.
Bring three of the greatest elements together Tab Choir, the orchestra at Temple Square, and of course legendary composer John Williams and you get this great work.
It is such an honor to see Maestro Williams in the Tabernacle! I wish I wish I could have played under his baton!
Awesome to see John Williams with the Mormon Tabernacle Choir. I think that performance deserves a standing ovation.
You got one from me right now.
If John Williams wrote for a heaven, then this would have been it. Genius and so spiritual.
Listening to the Tab Choir and Orchestra with John Williams is just as perfect as when it was recorded some six years ago. What a fantastic sound.
If Mozart was alive now he would be composing for movies.
I also liked their performance of this song, "The Prayer," "The Battle Hymn of the Republic," and "Hallelujah" from "Messiah." My top performances of the Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square.
Would have been amazing to be there!
one of the best of the great compouser john williams greetings from Hellas [Grecce]
Yeah TAB Choir! Way to represent for the Master!!
I love the Tabernacle Choir! they are simply the best in the world in my opinion. To have them represent the LDS church is such a blessing!
Thank you for posting this it is beautiful, excellent performance by the Mormon Tabernacle choir & Orchestra at Temple Square. They brought a beautiful spirit to the 2002 Olympic games
this song was so cool
He is the epitome of the term "in a class of his own."
Why would anyone dislike this piece of music???
@Heinz Kunz don't they have a right to click the "dislike" button?
Listening to this right after the Patriots again won the Super Bowl. John Willians used to be conductor of the Boston Pobs.
Ever so wonderful -- inspiring, too.
Legendary skill! Good job!
Stunning, emotional, inspirational. Maybe there's hope for us yet.
John Williams is a true National hero and it is so heart warming to see him embraced so warmly by The Tabernacle Choir. When you watch interviews with him, it doesn't take long to realize how humble he actually is. Our lives are richer for having his music in them. He has touched so many. May Heavenly Father continue to bless him.
now this is a choir!
Simply!!!!! WOW!!! It's Amazing!!!!!!
The choir.....amazing !!
ABSOLUTELY SPECTACULAR!
An absolutely thrilling performance !
Williams clearly allows nothing but perfection
What an honor it is for them to be conducted by the composer himself, a true master of music.
I certainty hope they dedicate a really nice statue for him in-front of the temple in Salt Lake City.. he deserves it. You can go nearly anywhere in the world and one of his songs is instantly recognizable to people like Star Wars or Jurassic Park.
+Queen Elizabeth II I didn't know Your Majesty was such a big John Williams fan!
+Queen Elizabeth II I didn't know Your Majesty was such a big John Williams fan!
John Williams and MTC together? Holy cow!
I would've loved to have John Williams be a guest conductor while I was at the Missionary Training Center.... 😜
John Williams is my man of our QVC Adventure.
thank you, i love it
2:42. You know you're doing something right when you elicit that kind of a glow from JW's face. Lights my face up as well :D.
IT IS JOHN WILLIAMS HIMSELF! JOHN WILLIAMS!!! I WASN'T EVEN BORN WHEN THAT HAPPENED LOL
This is just perfection.
It's really amazing.
Truly lit my fire within
Its the World calling for peace
Glorious!
Excellent music well performed
Awesome!!!!
Since this is a 2002 video it is hard to believe that the children are now in their mid-20s or older and some have their own children. Where does the time go?
Any thing by the One and Only John Williams, anything by the Mormon Tabernacle Choir.
I'm not REEEAAALLLLL Picky.
he is one of the best classic leader in 20 and 21st century
Not "one of". THE best composer of modern times!! No one else is even close.
Thanks for posting! I have friends who were in the ICC at that time! I love being in the choir, and this brings back amazing memories of the Olympics! Are there any more videos with the MoTab and the ICC from the Olympics?
Marvelous!
Excelente!!!
Awesome
E PORQUE ESTE É O MELHOR CORAL DO MUNDO???? :)
Que maravilloso!!
Let listen the Call of the Champions my good man.
Class Triple A Merge. Outstanding!
Thank you for posting this, #MoTab! I hope there will be more of this concerts uploaded? I would love to see them :)
MARAVILHA...!!!!!!!!!
this should be the music for the JUSTICE LEAGUE !!
Citius, Altius, Fortius In Latin and the meaning listed below
Citius-swifter. Altius-higher. Fortius-stronger.
one of the children dressed like a Scottish person, was wearing what looked to be Nova Scotia ( New Scotland) tartan.
Good!!
Best way to remember the Olympic motto.... Citius, Altius, Fortius (Latin for "Faster, Higher, Stronger")
[I help out on my sister's trivia team esp. The Latin section XD but this is much better than just the phrase.
I also liked when they sang "O Canada," the Canadian National Anthem last 2017 for Canada's 150th anniversary as a sovereign state; and "The Star Spangled Banner" with Sandi Patty last 1987.
At 3:06 we see Jason Alexander in his relatively unknown role as principle trombone
There HAS to have been at least a few people in the orchestra and choir who were geeking out that they were being conducted by the composer of Star Wars. I know I would have lol
At 1:51 you can see woodwind player Daron Bradford.
Nice, but why mono?
Um. @4:00 is John Williams saying Good Boy?
yeah, I watched a footage of their rehearsals, and Williams was really hard on them. I guess that short solo with the trombone/french horn was his epitome in this piece.
If you dislike this please tell me why
repeat?
Where’s the piano
Conductor's right midway to the back.
This must be Alyssa Milano theme as Linda Ottman and also Phoebe from charmed.