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…
John Williams at the Hollywood Bowl: Full program, Reviews, Videos
“JOHN WILLIAMS: MAESTRO OF THE MOVIES: 40th ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION” August 31, Sep. 1 & 2, 2018, Hollywood Bowl, CA The Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra and the U.S. Army Herald Trumpets conducted by JOHN WILLIAMS and David Newman STEVEN SPIELBERG, Special…
John Williams Makes Significant Pledge to L.A. Philharmonic
Famed composer-conductor John Williams and his wife, Samantha, have made a significant pledge to the Los Angeles Philharmonic Centennial Campaign, it was announced Friday. The total amount of the gift was not disclosed, but goes toward the organization’s $500 million…
La-La Land Records to Release ‘Schindler’s List’ 25th Anniversary 2CD Set
UNIVERSAL PICTURES COMMEMORATES 25TH ANNIVERSARY OF AMBLIN ENTERTAINMENT’S ‘SCHINDLER’S LIST’ WITH REMASTERED RE-RELEASE IN 4K AND DOLBY CINEMA ON DECEMBER 7, 2018 Steven Spielberg’s Seven-Time Academy Award®-Winning Masterpiece Arrives in Theaters for a Limited Theatrical Engagement USC Shoah Foundation Coordinating…
Review: ‘John Williams – Conductor’ 20 CD Box Set
Purchase from Amazon.com (current price is $93.72) JOHN WILLIAMS CONDUCTOR – List of contents CD 1 – Music of the Night: Pops on Broadway (1990) Boston Pops Orchestra conducted by John Williams 01. Everything’s Coming Up Roses from Gypsy 02. No One is…
La-La Land Records Releases ‘E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial’ Vinyl Edition
E.T. THE EXTRA TERRESTRIAL 35th ANNIVERSARY: LIMITED EDITION VINYL 2XLP LLLLP 2004 Music by John Williams Limited Edition of 1500 Units RETAIL PRICE: $39.98
La-La Land Records Releases ‘Saving Private Ryan’: 20th Anniversary Limited Edition CD
SAVING PRIVATE RYAN: 20th ANNIVERSARY LIMITED EDITION LLLCD 1460 Music by John Williams Limited Edition of 4000 Units RETAIL PRICE: $19.98
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…
Spielberg Confirmed as a Special Guest for Williams’ Hollywood Bowl Concerts
Steven Spielberg has been confirmed for the John Williams: Maestro of the Movies weekend at the Hollywood Bowl, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, August 31 through September 2. The weekend of movie music celebrates the 40th anniversary of Williams’ Bowl debut…
Yo-Yo Ma Talks John Williams (Interview)
“He’s always writing for people. So he writes for Steven Spielberg, who’s coming to him with a story. And when he’s writing for an orchestra, he’s collaborating with the orchestra that he imagines. Right? So he has very specific relations with…
‘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…
‘Film Night’ at Tanglewood Reviews & Photos
“JOHN WILLIAMS’ FILM NIGHT” August 11, 2018, Koussevitzky Music Shed, Lenox, MA The Boston Pops Orchestra, BSO and TMCO conducted by Andris Nelsons and JOHN WILLIAMS CONCERT PROGRAM Andris Nelsons conducting Theme from The Sea Hawk (Korngold) Suite from A…
Tanglewood on Parade’ Concert Review (Adagio from ‘The Force Awakens’ US Premiere)
“TANGLEWOOD ON PARADE” August 7, 2018, Koussevitzky Music Shed, Lenox, MA The Boston Pops Orchestra, BSO and TMCO conducted by Bramwell Tovey, Keith Lockhart, Stefan Asbury, and JOHN WILLIAMS Kirill Gerstein, piano CONCERT PROGRAM Romeo and Juliet, Overture-Fantasy (Tchaikovsky) Daphnis…
StarWars.com Confirms John Williams for ‘Episode IX’
Star Wars: Episode IX will begin filming at London’s Pinewood Studios on August 1, 2018. J.J. Abrams returns to direct the final installment of the Skywalker saga. Abrams co-wrote the screenplay with Chris Terrio. Composer John Williams, who has scored…
L.A. Times Article on John Williams’ Early Life
This summer marks the 40th anniversary of Williams bringing his repertoire to the Hollywood Bowl. Before he takes the podium Aug. 31, there will also be live-to-picture performances of his beloved scores for Star Wars, The Empire Strikes Back and…
Thesis on John Williams’ Composition and Orchestration
Characteristic principles of orchestration and composition of John Williams, by Tomáš Chren This thesis is mostly an analytical work of the composition of John Williams. Through analysis of mostly film music, I try to discover symptomatic and characteristic principles of…
John Williams Honored at 2018 Grammy Salute to Music Legends
The Recording Academy honored its 2018 Special Merit Awards recipients with ‘Grammy Salute To Music Legends’, an awards ceremony and live tribute concert which took place July 14 at Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. This year’s honorees included Neil Diamond, Emmylou Harris, Louis Jordan, Queen,…
Dallas Winds Releases John Williams Album
On July 6, Reference Recordings released John Williams At The Movies, a compilation album featuring new performances by the Dallas Winds of Williams’ classic themes for Star Wars, E.T., Superman, Close Encounters of the Third Kind, and more. Here’s the…
John Williams Introduces ‘Superman’ Theme Performance on ‘A Capitol Fourth’ (Video and Transcript)
On July 4, John Williams made a special video appearance for PBS’ A Capitol Fourth concert, introducing the National Symphony Orchestra’s performance of the Main Theme from Superman. Here’s the transcript of Williams’ introduction and a video of the performance.…
New Review: ‘Close Encounters of the Third Kind’ – 40th Anniversary Remastered Edition
Close Encounters Of The Third Kind: 40th Anniversary Remastered Limited Edition Music composed and conducted by John Williams A Review by ‘Holko’ After living with this set for 6 months, my thoughts are finally starting to take coherent form beside…