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…
Confirmed: Williams to Conduct the Berlin Philharmonic in October
As announced by John Williams himself last November and now confirmed by the orchestra’s website, John Williams will return to Europe this year to conduct the Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra in three performances to take place on October 14, 15, and…
Williams to Conduct the Philadelphia Orchestra in NYC on April 21, 2022
John Williams will conduct the Philadelphia Orchestra on April 21, 2022 at New York City’s Carnegie Hall, accompanied by Anne-Sophie Mutter on violin, in a program that will include a selection of his film music themes and the New York…
Quartet Records Releases Remastered ‘Images’ Album on CD and LP
Quartet Records, in collaboration with Handmade Films, is proud to present a remastered CD reissue of an early masterpiece from legendary composer John Williams (The Towering Inferno, The Cowboys, Jaws, E.T., The River) for Robert Altman’s 1972 psychological thriller-drama starring…
‘Indy 5’ Update: Williams ‘Has Read the Script’
According to Indiana Jones 5 director James Mangold, who has been recently responding to questions about the film via his Twitter account, John Williams “has read the script” of the new movie and “is ready to go”. The yet untitled…
John Williams Returns to the Hollywood Bowl, Sept. 3, 4 & 5, 2021
HOLLYWOOD BOWL ‘John Williams: Maestro of the Movies’ September 3, 4 & 5, 2021 Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra conducted by JOHN WILLIAMS and David Newman John Williams, the composer behind the emotional heartbeat of some of Hollywood’s most memorable films, returns to…
JWFan Reviews ‘Spotlight on John Williams’ 2CD Set
Spotlight on John Williams, City Light Symphony Orchestra conducted by Kevin Griffiths A Review by Mikko Ojala Maestro John Williams who just turned 89 this February is a musical icon and legend in more ways than one. This polite, unassuming…
Williams Interview on ‘Steinway & Sons’ Website
Star Wars, Superman, E.T., Indiana Jones, Jaws, Schindler’s List, Close Encounters of the Third Kind: John Williams defined the sound of contemporary cinema. The affable and articulate composer spoke from his home in Los Angeles with Steinway & Sons Editor in Chief Ben Finane in…
Now Available: ‘The Special Relationship: John Williams and the London Symphony Orchestra’ (Video)
Celebrating the unique musical collaboration between Maestro John Williams and the legendary British orchestra with a distinguished panel of guests talking about their work on historic film scores including the original Star Wars trilogy, Superman and Raiders of the Lost…
New Interview with Producer Mike Matessino (Audio Podcast)
Mike Matessino is a name you should know. This amazing soundtrack producer has led the restoration and release of a long list of amazing scores from John Williams and other composers. From E.T. to Close Encounters to Minority Report and…
Announcing ‘The Special Relationship: John Williams and the London Symphony Orchestra’ Video Event
Coming May 4th on The Legacy of John Williams, an exclusive online video event featuring special guests to celebrate one of the most legendary collaborations in the history of music: John Williams and the London Symphony Orchestra. Read the full…
John Williams Confirmed for ‘Indiana Jones 5’
Lucasfilm has officially confirmed via its social media platforms that John Williams will be the composer of the fifth installment in the Indiana Jones franchise, which is expected to be released next year. A new Indiana Jones adventure begins July…