FULL CONCERT NOW AVAILABLE AT WGBH.ORG — Direct link to MP3 stream “JOHN WILLIAMS’ FILM NIGHT” May 12 & 13, 2016, Boston, MA The Boston Pops Esplanade Orchestra conducted by Keith Lockhart and JOHN WILLIAMS CONCERT PROGRAM Keith Lockhart Conducting:…
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John Williams in Philadelphia – Reviews & Photos
‘JOHN WILLIAMS – SPECIAL BENEFIT CONCERT’ May 4, 2016, Kimmel Center, Philadelphia, PA The Philadelphia Orchestra conducted by Stéphane Denève and JOHN WILLIAMS Hai-Ye Ni, Cello
Pianist Gloria Cheng on Working with John Williams (Audio Interview)
The Indy Cast interviews Grammy award winning pianist and John Williams collaborator Gloria Cheng about their ‘Conversations’ concert piece as well as her work on Star Wars: The Force Awakens and other Williams scores, including Munich, Indiana Jones and the…
‘The Force Awakens’ Flutist on Working with John Williams
“Mr. Williams prefered to conduct without a click track unless absolutely necessary, so there were times that the music ran a little long as we all emoted together. The most amazing thing I have ever heard a director say to…
U.S. Marine Band Performs ‘Star Wars: The Force Awakens’ Concert Suite
“The President’s Own” United States Marine Band performs John Williams’ Suite from Star Wars: The Force Awakens, transcribed by Paul Lavender, on March 14, 2016, at The Music Center at Strathmore in North Bethesda, Md. Conducted by Lt.Col. Jason K.…
First ‘Force Awakens’ Live Performances Conducted by John Williams to Take Place in Philly on Star Wars Day
John Williams will conduct “March of the Resistance” and “Rey’s Theme” from Star Wars: The Force Awakens, and “Throne Room and Finale” from Star Wars at the all-Williams music concert by the Philadelphia Orchestra on May 4. According to the…
‘The Force Awakens’ Home Video Release to Include 7-Minute Music Documentary
The home video release of Star Wars: The Force Awakens, available digitally on April 1, and on Blu-ray/DVD on April 5, will include a short documentary feature on the music for the film, in which John Williams “shares personal insights of…
John Williams at the 88th Academy Awards
Composer Ennio Morricone mentioned John Williams in his acceptance speech as he received his first ever Oscar on Feb. 28 at the Dolby Theater in Los Angeles. After thanking the Academy for the “prestigious acknowledgement”, the composer of Quentin Tarantino’s…
New ‘The Force Awakens’ Behind-the-Scenes Video
John Williams talks about the main themes of Star Wars: The Force Awakens in a new video featuring previously unseen footage of the score’s recording sessions. Discuss this topic in our forums
Williams’ Boston Concerts Announced
John Williams will share the podium with Keith Lockhart for this year’s ‘Film Night’ concerts at the Boston Symphony Hall. The two conductors will lead the Boston Pops on Thursday, May 12 and Friday, May 13 in a program that…