The project: a CD release of John Williams’ Concerto for Trumpet and Orchestra, conducted by the legendary John Williams, performed by Thomas Hooten (Principal Trumpet, Los Angeles Philharmonic), and accompanied by full orchestra, comprised of top notch Los Angeles musicians. Read more…
Category: Concert Works
Report: Williams Conducts ‘Highwood’s Ghost’ at Tanglewood (UPDATED with Photos)
(This concert was recorded for an exclusive U.S. broadcast premiere December 28 at 9PM. on PBS. It will also be distributed to major broadcasters throughout Europe and Asia). See also: Highwood’s Ghost World Premiere reviews & audio (UPDATED with new reviews) “THE…
‘Highwood’s Ghost’, New Williams Concert Work Premieres at Tanglewood (Audio) – UPDATED with New Reviews
On August 19, the Tanglewood Music Center Orchestra conducted by Andris Nelsons performed the World Premiere of Highwood’s Ghost, An Encounter for Cello, Harp and Orchestra, featuring Jessica Zhou on harp and Yo-Yo Ma on cello. The performance took place as…
Williams Confirms ‘STAR WARS: EPISODE IX’ (New Variety Interview)
In an interview published today in Variety, John Williams has confirmed that he will write the score for next year’s Star Wars: Episode IX. As for his future with “Star Wars” movies, Williams confirms that he told director J.J. Abrams…
Williams Writes New Piece for Leonard Bernstein / Tanglewood Concert Dates Announced
John Williams will premiere a new work dedicated to Leonard Bernstein, the Boston Symphony Orchestra said Wednesday. The orchestra announced its 2018 season at Tanglewood, which will be dedicated to the centennial of the birth of Bernstein. A memorial concert…
New Williams Concert Work Premieres at Tanglewood
On Sunday, July 16, Andris Nelsons and the BSO were joined by violinist Anne-Sophie Mutter for the world premiere of “Markings” for solo violin, strings, and harp, a piece specially written for her by John Williams. Tchaikovsky’s Violin Concerto and…
‘Montage: Great Composers and the Piano’ Documentary – L.A. Premiere & Q&A / Film Now Available Online (UPDATED)
UPDATE: Panel discussion featuring John Williams, Don Davis, Randy Newman, Bruce Broughton and Gloria Cheng now available on Vimeo. Watch ‘Montage: Great Composers and the Piano’ at Vimeo On Demand. Pianist Gloria Cheng’s album Montage: Great Film Composers and the…
Tanglewood 2017: New Concert Work Premiere, ‘Jaws’ and ‘E.T.’ Live Concerts
John Williams’ annual ‘Tanglewood on Parade’ and ‘Film Night’ concerts will be joined this year by the world premiere of a new concert work by the Maestro and full performances of his Oscar-winning scores for Jaws and E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial…
Williams on Stage at ‘Conversations’ Premiere
The Piano Spheres concert series YouTube channel has uploaded a new clip of Gloria Cheng performing the world premiere of Conversations by John Williams. Here she can be seen playing Movement III: “Chet and Miles”, with a special appearance by…
John Williams’ 1965 composition ‘Essay for Strings’ to be performed July 23
Montalban Theater (Hollywood, CA), July 23, 2016 Hollywood Chamber Orchestra conducted by Lucas Richman The Hollywood Chamber Orchestra is honored to present a rarely heard composition of John Williams, which originally premiered in in December 1965 by André Previn and…
Williams Attends Performance of His ‘Violin Concerto’ in Boston
Boston Pops laureate conductor John Williams was at Symphony Hall on Friday to hear his Violin Concerto performed by Gil Shaham. The performance, conducted by Stéphane Denève, was part of the BSO’s Casual Friday Series, which allowed for casual attire,…
Williams’ ‘Viola Concerto’ Premiere Recording Online
The first-ever recording of John Williams’ Viola Concerto, a piano reduction of the piece performed by violinist Victor de Almeida with Mitsuko Morikawa on piano, has been made available on YouTube. The 26-minute concert piece is comprised of three movements:…
John Williams’ ‘Rounds’ Released
‘Rounds’, John Williams’ first concert piece for classical guitar, is now available as part of Americano, the new album by Spanish guitarist Pablo Villegas, for whom Williams composed the piece in 2012. Williams’ work can be purchased separately as a…
Williams’ ‘Music for Brass’ Fanfare to be Released Next Month
‘Music for Brass’, a new Williams piece for brass ensemble and percussion which premiered in June 2014 and will be performed in Chicago on Sept. 20, will be available on CD and as a digital download October 9. The piece…
Williams’ Latest Concert Work Premieres in Tanglewood – Reviews
Berkshire Eagle – LENOX — Having passed the milestone of 83, John Williams knows a big anniversary when he sees one. “Just Down West Street on the left” is the many-prize-winning film composer’s birthday present to the Tanglewood Music Center…