John Williams’ spry presence brings Tanglewood on Parade crowd to its feet

“(…) For the crowd that appeared to number perhaps 12,000, the gala evening concert — clocking in at two hours 20 minutes, followed by fireworks — guest conductor Stéphane Denève, a familiar presence here in recent years, also scored a hit as he led the TMC Orchestra in a whirlwind romp through Ravel’s “La Valse.” (…)”