In a recent interview with German television BR-Klassik, violinist Anne-Sophie Mutter has confirmed that John Williams is currently writing a new “big” violin concerto for her, to be premiered “next summer”. Williams recently composed for Mutter a concert piece for…
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New Recording of John Williams’ ‘Trumpet Concerto’ Now Available (UPDATE: Audio Interview with Thomas Hooten)
Thomas Hooten‘s recording of John Williams’ Concerto for Trumpet and Orchestra, conducted by Williams himself, is now available on CD, streaming and digital download. The EP was recorded last year by Hooten, Principal Trumpet of the Los Angeles Philharmonic, accompanied by full…
VIDEO: Leonard Bernstein Centennial Celebration at Tanglewood (2h20min) – Includes ‘Highwood’s Ghost’ Composed and Conducted by John Williams
John Williams’ performance of Highwood’s Ghost, An Encounter for Cello, Harp and Orchestra at the Bernstein Centennial Celebration is now available to watch at PBS.org (1:26:45 into the video). The piece premiered on August 19 under Andris Nelsons and was conducted by Williams on August…
Williams Writes New Violin Arrangements of Film Themes, Including ‘Across the Stars’ (Listen)
John Williams has written new arrangements for violin and orchestra of some of his film themes, including Cinderella Liberty, Dracula, Schindler’s List, Harry Potter, Across the Stars from Attack of the Clones, Memoirs of a Geisha and Munich. The arrangements were made for…
Kickstarter Project for John Williams’ ‘Trumpet Concerto’, with Williams Conducting
UPDATE: Recording sessions took place Monday, Sept. 24 in Los Angeles – See photos and discussion in our forum. The project: a CD release of John Williams’ Concerto for Trumpet and Orchestra, conducted by the legendary John Williams, performed by Thomas Hooten…
Report: Williams Conducts ‘Highwood’s Ghost’ at Tanglewood
(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)
See also: The Bernstein Centennial Celebration at Tanglewood Video – Report 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…
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…
VIDEO: Leonard Bernstein Centennial Celebration at Tanglewood (2h20min) – Includes ‘Highwood’s Ghost’ Composed and Conducted by John Williams
John Williams’ performance of ‘Highwood’s Ghost, An Encounter for Cello, Harp and Orchestra’ and is now available to watch at PBS.org as part of the Leonard Bernstein Centennial Celebration at Tanglewood, which took place on August 25, 2018, Bernstein’s 100th birthday (see…
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…
