John Williams has been awarded an honorary knighthood in one of the final awards approved by the Queen before she died this month, The Daily Mail reports. Williams’ award for services to film music was included in a list of…
Williams to Conduct the San Francisco Symphony in February
On February 14, 2023, John Williams will conduct the San Francisco Symphony Orchestra for an evening of his concert and film music featuring violinist Anne-Sophie Mutter in a performance of Williams’ Violin Concerto No. 2. The program continues with selections…
John Williams at the Hollywood Bowl, Sept. 2, 3 & 4 – Reviews, Photos & Videos
“MAESTRO OF THE MOVIES: CELEBRATING JOHN WILLIAMS AT 90” September 2, 3 & 4, 2022, Hollywood Bowl, CA Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra conducted by JOHN WILLIAMS and David Newman CONCERT PROGRAM David Newman conducting Tribute to the Film Composer (Various,…
VIDEO: John Williams Premieres ‘Helena’s Theme’ from INDIANA JONES 5 at the Hollywood Bowl (Sept. 2, 3 & 4 Performances and Speeches Now Available)
On Friday, September 2, John Williams conducted the Los Angeles Philharmonic in the World Premiere performance of “Helena’s Theme”, from the as yet untitled fifth Indiana Jones film. The performance was part of the ‘Maestro of the Movies: Celebrating John…
Williams to Complete ‘Indy 5’ Score This Month (Classic FM Interview)
Speaking to Classic FM, [John Williams] said he had finished 30% of the soundtrack for the fifth instalment, which will star Harrison Ford. “I pretty much have the thematic scheme done. But we probably will be working on this into…
John Williams – The Tanglewood 90th Birthday Celebration: Reviews, Photos and Videos – Listen to the Full Concert
“JOHN WILLIAMS – THE TANGLEWOOD 90th BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION” August 20, 2022, Koussevitzky Music Shed, Lenox, MA Boston Pops Orchestra conducted by Ken-David Masur Martin Grubinger, percussion – Yo-Yo Ma, cello – Branford Marsalis, saxophone – James Taylor, vocalist – Eric…
Lenox Town Celebration of John Williams (Photos & Video)
John Williams was honored by The Town of Lenox ‘for his many contributions to the cultural fabric of Lenox’, in an ceremony which took place on August 19. The presentation was hosted by the Lenox Library Association, with proclamations issued…
Producer Mike Matessino Talks ‘Jurassic Park’, ‘E.T.’ & ‘CE3K’ Reissues, Spielberg/Williams Collaboration (New Podcast at The Legacy of JW)
Producer Mike Matessino returns to discuss the soundtrack reissues of three classic John Williams/Steven Spielberg collaborations, reflecting on the significance of such a unique relationship between composer and director. Hosted by Maurizio Caschetto and Tim Burden Listen to the podcast…
JWFAN / LA Philharmonic / Hollywood Bowl Ticket Giveaway! (UPDATED with Winner Announcement)
Congratulations to our contest winner Rebecca Freeman! She and a friend will attend the Sunday, September 4th concert at the Hollywood Bowl, where John Williams and David Newman will conduct the LA Phil in selections from Jaws, Star Wars, Harry…
E.T. THE EXTRA-TERRESTRIAL 40th Anniversary Edition Coming from La-La Land Records (Straight Reissue of 2017 Release)
E.T. THE EXTRA-TERRESTRIAL: 40th ANNIVERSARY EDITION RE-ISSUE (2-CD SET) LLLCD 1594 Music by John Williams Limited Edition of 5000 Units RETAIL PRICE: $29.98 STARTS SHIPPING AUGUST 26 – Any orders containing this title will start shipping on that same date.…
La-La Land Records Releases CLOSE ENCOUNTERS OF THE THIRD KIND 45th Anniversary Edition (Straight Reissue of 2017 Release)
CLOSE ENCOUNTERS OF THE THIRD KIND: 45th ANNIVERSARY EDITION RE-ISSUE (2-CD SET) LLLCD 1603 Music by John Williams Limited Edition of 5000 Units RETAIL PRICE: $29.98 STARTS SHIPPING AUGUST 9 Order yours from www.lalalandrecords.com starting 12 noon (pst) on 8/9. In celebration…
John Williams at ‘Tanglewood on Parade’ 2022 – Review, Photos & Video
“TANGLEWOOD ON PARADE” August 2, 2022, Koussevitzky Music Shed, Lenox, MA Boston Pops Orchestra, BSO and TMCO conducted by Thomas Adès, Stefan Asbury, JoAnn Falletta Thomas Wilkins, and JOHN WILLIAMS CONCERT PROGRAM Symphonic Metamorphosis on Themes by Carl Maria von…