Today is John Williams’ 89th birthday! Make sure you tune in at 9PM GMT / 4PM EST / 1 PM PST for the premiere of SCORE MASTERS: CELEBRATING JOHN WILLIAMS AND JERRY GOLDSMITH, an online tribute event to the legendary…
Now Available: ‘John Williams Live in Vienna’ – New Edition 2CD Set
John Williams in Vienna: 2020’s best-selling orchestral album is released as new double-album fan edition John Williams in Vienna, the legendary composer’s chart-topping new album with the world-famous Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra, has become the best-selling orchestral album of 2020. Now, a brand-new Live…
New Release: John Williams and ‘The President’s Own’ (FREE AUDIO DOWNLOAD)
JOHN WILLIAMS AND ‘THE PRESIDENT’S OWN’ The United States Marine Band John Williams, conductor Recorded live in concert at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts on July 12, 2003 and July 20, 2008. All music composed or…
‘The Rise of Skywalker’ Score Receives Grammy Nomination
John Williams has received his 72nd Grammy Award Nomination for Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker in the category of ‘Best Score Soundtrack for Visual Media’. Also nominated in this category are the original soundtrack albums for Ad Astra by…
Williams Interview on BBC Music Magazine
John Williams is featured in the Christmas 2020 issue of BBC Music Magazine, with a new interview in which the Maestro reflects on his illustrious career in Hollywood, his concert works and the thrills of conducting the Vienna Philharmonic. Find…
John Williams hopes “to be in Berlin with the Orchestra Next October” (BBC Radio Interview)
In an interview aired at BBC Radio 4 on the occasion of his RPS Gold Medal, John Williams mentioned that he hopes “to be in Berlin with the orchestra next October”, and by Spring he’ll “be able to work” (Williams’…
Williams on ‘NY Phil Loves NYC’ Virtual Gala (VIDEO)
On November 19, the New York Philharmonic presented its first-ever virtual gala, ‘A Virtual Gala Celebrating New York City. The event included performances by Philharmonic musicians of works by Bernstein, Beethoven, among others, as well as appearances by Emanuel Ax, Anthony Roth…
‘Solo: A Star Wars Story’ Deluxe Edition Now Available (Digital Stream and Download)
Solo: A Star Wars Story – Deluxe Edition Music Composed and Adapted by John Powell Hand Solo Theme and Original Star Wars Music by John Williams Now available for streaming and digital download. 01. Meet Han (2:21) 02. Bunk /…
Williams Receives Royal Philharmonic Society Gold Medal
John Williams was announced as the recipient of the Royal Philharmonic Society Gold Medal – one of the highest honours in music, recognising outstanding musicianship since 1870 – as part of the 2020 RPS Awards Presentation on 18 November. John…
New WSA Album Includes World Premiere Recordings of Williams’ ‘Tribute to the Film Composer’ and ‘Face of Pan’ Revised Version – JWFan Review
World Soundtrack Awards: Tribute to the Film Composer Release date: October 23 – Pre-order now An album review by Mikko Ojala The World Soundtrack Awards given out at the Film Fest Ghent are one of if not the most prestigious…
Princess of Asturias Award – John Williams’ Acceptance Speech (VIDEO)
John Williams’ accepts the Princess of Asturias Award from his home in Los Angeles. https://www.instagram.com/tv/CGdkI4RBO4d/ Full transcript: Hello. I’m John Williams, speaking to you from Los Angeles. I’m very sorry I can’t be with you tonight in Oviedo, but the…
Mike Matessino Talks ‘War of the Worlds’ Expanded Edition
Mike Matessino discusses his restoration work on the new expanded and remastered release by Intrada Records of John Williams’s thrilling score for the sci-fi classic directed by Steven Spielberg in 2005, War of the Worlds. Full article and podcast at…