The LA Phil embarks on a global tour that commences in March 2019 with seven dates in Seoul, South Korea, and Tokyo, Japan, as part of the Los Angeles Philharmonic’s Centennial celebrations. With performances on three continents and residencies in…
Video: John Williams and Gustavo Dudamel Discuss Movie Music
As Gustavo Dudamel and the LA Phil prepare to celebrate the music of composer John Williams on the 2019 Asia Tour in Seoul and Tokyo, the two maestros sit down for a chat about performing movie music—without the movies. Discuss…
Williams Attends LA Phil Concert
On March 8, John Williams attended the world premiere of John Adams’ new piano concerto “Must the Devil Have All the Good Tunes?” at the Walt Disney Concert Hall. Gustavo Dudamel conducted the Los Angeles Philharmonic with Yuja Wang on…
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…
John Williams in Miami, March 2, 2019: Report & Videos (UPDATED with Videos of the Full Concert)
‘A CELEBRATION OF JOHN WILLIAMS’ March 2, 2019 New World Symphony orchestra conducted by JOHN WILLIAMS, MICHAEL TILSON THOMAS, SARAH HICKS and FRANCESCO LECCE-CHONG Itzhak Perlman, Special Guest CONCERT PROGRAM Michael Tilson Thomas, conductor – Olympic Fanfare and Theme Francesco Lecce-Chong,…
Celebrating 20 Years of JWFan
In February 1999, a little website aimed to provide the latest news, rumors and speculation on what was then considered the most awaited film score of all time, was born under the name of ‘Star Wars: Episode I – The…
Composer André Previn Dies at 89
Oscar-winning film composer and symphony orchestra conductor André Previn died Thursday at his home in Manhattan, his manager confirmed to the New York Times. He was 89. The former enfant terrible of motion picture scoring and accomplished jazz pianist was honored with…
