“JOHN WILLIAMS: MAESTRO OF THE MOVIES” September 3, 4 & 5, 2021, Hollywood Bowl, CA The Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra conducted by JOHN WILLIAMS and David Newman CONCERT PROGRAM David Newman conducting The Star-Spangled Banner (arr. Williams) Hooray For Hollywood…
Analysis: ‘John Williams and His Music for E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial’
“John Williams’ music for the film E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial is an incredible union of visual and musical storytelling and is considered one of Williams’ finest scores. This paper provides a brief biography of John Williams, a general background of the…
Tanglewood’s ‘Film Night’ 2021: Reviews, Photos and More (‘Overture to the Oscars’ World Premiere)
‘JOHN WILLIAMS’ FILM NIGHT’ August 13, 2021, Koussevitzky Music Shed, Lenox, MA The Boston Pops Orchestra conducted by JOHN WILLIAMS and Keith Lockhart WCRB will be broadcasting this concert on August 29th at 7pm (EST) CONCERT PROGRAM Keith Lockhart…
Producer Mike Matessino Talks ‘The Eiger Sanction’ 2CD Set (Audio Interview)
“In this conversation, Mike Matessino returns to The Legacy of John Williams podcast to present this new 2-disc expanded edition of John Williams’ score for Clint Eastwood’s alpine thriller, spotlighting and documenting his own unique restoration work while offering thoughts and…
The Eiger Sanction: 2021 Intrada Records 2-CD Edition – Tracklist Revealed (JWFan Exclusive)
On August 10th, Intrada Records will release The Eiger Sanction 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 release: Order now at Intrada.com CD…
Intrada to Release ‘The Eiger Sanction’ (Expanded Edition) on August 10th
On August 10, Intrada Records will release an expanded edition of John Williams’ score for The Eiger Sanction (1975). Williams’ original score for the Clint Eastwood film has never been released until now, since the 1975 soundtrack album was comprised…
John Williams’ ‘Violin Concerto No. 2’ World Premiere: Audio, Reviews, Photos and More
‘ANDRIS NELSONS AND JOHN WILLIAMS CONDUCT MONTGOMERY, WILLIAMS, COPLAND, AND STRAVINSKY’ July 24, 2021, Koussevitzky Music Shed, Lenox, MA The Boston Symphony Orchestra conducted by JOHN WILLIAMS and Andris Nelsons Anne-Sophie Mutter, violin. Robert Sheena, English horn. Thomas Rolfs, trumpet AUDIO…
‘Superman’ Director Richard Donner Dies
Director-producer Richard Donner, best known for helming the Lethal Weapon film series, The Goonies and the original Superman film, died on Monday. He was 91. Donner’s production company confirmed news of his death to Variety, though the cause was not disclosed. Full obituary…
Producer Mike Matessino Talks ‘Images’ and ‘Always’ – New 90-minute Audio Interview
As we reach the middle point of 2021, fans and admirers of John Williams have more than a reason to be happy and cheerful at the moment. A couple new CD releases present two of Maestro Williams’s most unique and…
La-La Land Records Releases ALWAYS (1989) Expanded Edition
ALWAYS (1989) Original Motion Picture Soundtrack – Expanded Edition Music Composed and Conducted by John Williams Limited Edition of 3500 Units RETAIL PRICE: $21.98 STARTS SHIPPING JUNE 30 Now available at LaLaLandRecords.com La-La Land Records, Universal Pictures, Amblin Entertainment and…
‘A.I. Artificial Inteligence’ 20th Anniversary Reissue Coming from La-La-Land
A.I. ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE: 20th ANNIVERSARY LIMITED EDITION (3-CD SET) LLLCD 1353 Music by John Williams Limited Edition of 3000 Units RETAIL PRICE: $39.98 STARTS SHIPPING JUNE 30 Order yours starting June 22 at 12 noon (pst) at www.lalalandrecords.com To commemorate this…
Williams to Open 2021/22 Boston Symphony Season with Three Concerts (Sept. 30, Oct. 2 & 3)
Boston Symphony Orchestra is thrilled to announce programs for the 2021-22 Season, September 30-April 30, and the reopening of Symphony Hall for concertgoers. The Boston Symphony Orchestra and Music Director Andris Nelsons present a 2021-22 Symphony Hall season, September 30-April…