For only the second time in more than four decades of “Star Wars” music, legendary composer John Williams has written a new theme for a “Star Wars” project that is distinct from his film scores for those galaxies far, far…
Williams to Start Recording ‘The Rise of Skywalker’ Next Month (Interview with Sandy DeCrescent)
According to a LinkedIn interview with orchestra contractor Sandy DeCrescent, Williams will start recording the score for Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker in June. Sandy DeCrescent celebrates 50 years as an orchestra contractor. At one point she worked with…
Leonard Slatkin Talks John Williams (Audio Interview)
Maestro Slatkin talks with The Legacy of John Williams about his personal friendship with the composer, offering also thoughtful considerations about Williams’ music. He also talks about the incredible legacy of his own family and how it crossed paths with…
Williams to Conduct New Violin and Orchestra Arrangements at Tanglewood
Join the Boston Pops for the first of three programs this summer, celebrating the art of John Williams. Drawing from her recent recording “Across the Stars,” the great violinist Anne-Sophie Mutter performs selections from Mr. Williams’ iconic scores, in brilliant…
Williams ‘has so far written about 25 minutes of score’ for ‘The Rise of Skywalker’ (New Interview)
According to an interview published on May 9 in British newspaper The Times, John Williams has watched an early cut of The Rise of Skywalker, which he liked “very much”, “and has so far written about 25 minutes of…
‘Hedwig’s Theme’ for Violin and Orchestra – First Single from Mutter-Williams Collaboration Album Now Available
Deutsche Grammophon is proud to present a magical collaboration between two legendary artists: John Williams and Anne-Sophie Mutter. Available as of Friday, May 10th is “Hedwig’s Theme” from Harry Potter for violin and orchestra, adapted and conducted by John Williams…
Video: ‘Celebrating John Williams’ – Dudamel Conducts LA Phil in Tokyo (Full Concert)
“CELEBRATING JOHN WILLIAMS” March 20, 2019 Suntory Hall, Tokyo, Japan Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra conducted by Gustavo Dudamel CONCERT PROGRAM Olympic Fanfare and Theme Excerpts from Close Encounters of the Third Kind Shark Cage Fugue/Out to Sea from Jaws Three selections from Harry…
