On March 15, Deutsche Grammophon released “Celebrating John Williams”, a double album recorded during the four concerts of Williams music conducted by Gustavo Dudamel between January 24 and 27 at the Walt Disney Concert Hall. The album includes the first…
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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…
John Williams in Miami, March 2, 2019: Report & Videos
‘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,…
VIDEO: Mike Matessino Revealing the First Generation Scoring Masters for ‘Superman: The Movie’
March 12, 2018: Neil Bulk recording a bit of the day the 2-inch 24-track first generation scoring masters for Superman: The Movie by John Williams arrived at Warner Bros. Studios in Burbank. Superman: The Movie 40th Anniversary Edition is now available from…
Meeting of the Maestros: Gustavo Dudamel and John Williams Discuss the Nature of Inspiration (VIDEO)
Looking ahead to the LA Phil’s January 2019 concert program celebrating the music of John Williams, maestro Gustavo Dudamel talks with the legendary film composer about the nature of musical inspiration. Discuss this topic in our forums
John Williams at Gustavo Dudamel’s Hollywood Walk of Fame Ceremony
A star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame honoring Gustavo Dudamel was unveiled Tuesday in connection with his 10th year as music and artistic director of the Los Angeles Philharmonic and the celebration of the philharmonic’s centennial. John Williams and…
VIDEO: Leonard Bernstein Centennial Celebration at Tanglewood (2h20min) – Includes ‘Highwood’s Ghost’ Composed and Conducted by John Williams
John Williams’ performance of Highwood’s Ghost, An Encounter for Cello, Harp and Orchestra at the Bernstein Centennial Celebration is now available to watch at PBS.org (1:26:45 into the video). The piece premiered on August 19 under Andris Nelsons and was conducted by Williams on August…
Williams Writes New Music for ‘Star Wars’ Theme Parks (Recording Sessions Video)
John Williams will provide an original score that visitors will hear within the attractions of the Star Wars-themed land of Galaxy’s Edge, opening at Disney’s theme parks next year. Entertainment Weekly has an exclusive preview of Williams’ score in the video above,…
Williams Writes New Violin Arrangements of Film Themes, Including ‘Across the Stars’ (Listen)
John Williams has written new arrangements for violin and orchestra of some of his film themes, including Cinderella Liberty, Dracula, Schindler’s List, Harry Potter, Across the Stars from Attack of the Clones, Memoirs of a Geisha and Munich. The arrangements were made for…