John Williams is featured in the Christmas 2020 issue of BBC Music Magazine, with a new interview in which the Maestro reflects on his illustrious career in Hollywood, his concert works and the thrills of conducting the Vienna Philharmonic. Find…
John Williams hopes “to be in Berlin with the Orchestra Next October” (BBC Radio Interview)
In an interview aired at BBC Radio 4 on the occasion of his RPS Gold Medal, John Williams mentioned that he hopes “to be in Berlin with the orchestra next October”, and by Spring he’ll “be able to work” (Williams’…
Williams on ‘NY Phil Loves NYC’ Virtual Gala (VIDEO)
On November 19, the New York Philharmonic presented its first-ever virtual gala, ‘A Virtual Gala Celebrating New York City. The event included performances by Philharmonic musicians of works by Bernstein, Beethoven, among others, as well as appearances by Emanuel Ax, Anthony Roth…
‘Solo: A Star Wars Story’ Deluxe Edition Now Available (Digital Stream and Download)
Solo: A Star Wars Story – Deluxe Edition Music Composed and Adapted by John Powell Hand Solo Theme and Original Star Wars Music by John Williams Now available for streaming and digital download. 01. Meet Han (2:21) 02. Bunk /…
Williams Receives Royal Philharmonic Society Gold Medal
John Williams was announced as the recipient of the Royal Philharmonic Society Gold Medal – one of the highest honours in music, recognising outstanding musicianship since 1870 – as part of the 2020 RPS Awards Presentation on 18 November. John…
New WSA Album Includes World Premiere Recordings of Williams’ ‘Tribute to the Film Composer’ and ‘Face of Pan’ Revised Version – JWFan Review
World Soundtrack Awards: Tribute to the Film Composer Release date: October 23 – Pre-order now An album review by Mikko Ojala The World Soundtrack Awards given out at the Film Fest Ghent are one of if not the most prestigious…
Princess of Asturias Award – John Williams’ Acceptance Speech (VIDEO)
John Williams’ accepts the Princess of Asturias Award from his home in Los Angeles. https://www.instagram.com/tv/CGdkI4RBO4d/ Full transcript: Hello. I’m John Williams, speaking to you from Los Angeles. I’m very sorry I can’t be with you tonight in Oviedo, but the…
Mike Matessino Talks ‘War of the Worlds’ Expanded Edition
Mike Matessino discusses his restoration work on the new expanded and remastered release by Intrada Records of John Williams’s thrilling score for the sci-fi classic directed by Steven Spielberg in 2005, War of the Worlds. Full article and podcast at…
War Of The Worlds: 2020 Intrada Records 2-CD Edition – Tracklist Revealed (JWFan Exclusive)
NOW AVAILABLE on Intrada.com On October 6, Intrada Records will release War of the Worlds as a new 2-CD set produced, edited and mastered by Mike Matessino. JWFan can now present the world premiere of the tracklist for the new…
Upcoming Performances Update: Pittsburgh Concert Rescheduled to June 9, 2021 (UPDATE March 2021: CANCELED)
Upcoming John Williams concerts (Updated March, 2021) MILWAUKEE ‘John Williams Conducts’ October 10, 2020 (CANCELED) Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra conducted by JOHN WILLIAMS and Ken-David Masur Performance details – Discussion thread PHILADELPHIA (CANCELED) ‘A Night with John Williams and Anne-Sophie Mutter’ January 26, 2021 (POSTPONED)…
John Williams and Sarah Willis’ Horn Challenge (VIDEO)
The Force was with legendary film composer John Williams when he bravely took Sarah´s Horn Challenge in Tanglewood (pre-Corona) during an interview for the new film A World Without Beethoven?. Discuss this topic in our forums
JWFan Reviews ‘John Williams in Vienna’
John Williams in Vienna Review by Mikko Ojala Composer John Williams keeps himself busy. Though his film projects seem to be few and far between these days, the 88-year-old Maestro seems to be working as hard as he ever has.…