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…
Williams to Premiere ‘Violin Concerto No. 2’ at Tanglewood 2021, Returns for ‘Film Night’
On July 24, 2021, John Williams will conduct the World Premiere performance of his ‘Violin Concerto No. 2’, which he’s written for his friend and collaborator Anne-Sophie Mutter, as announced by the violinist last year. Three weeks later, on August…
‘Spotlight on John Williams’ – New 2CD Set Now Available
See also: JWFan Reviews ‘Spotlight on John Williams’ 2CD Set Prospero Classical has released ‘Spotlight on John Williams’, a double album featuring new recordings of Williams’ film music themes and suites, performed by the 90-member City of Light Symphony Orchestra…
Williams Writes New Prelude for his Piano Scherzo
John Williams has written a new ‘Prelude’ for his Scherzo for Piano and Orchestra, a concert piece first performed in 2014, as announced by pianist Gloria Cheng, who will premiere the new Prelude with the Albany Symphony ‘next season’. Cheng…
Intrada Releases Early Goldsmith Work Featuring Williams on Piano
Face of a Fugitive, the latest Jerry Goldsmith release from Intrada Records, features John Williams on piano, according to the credits on the CD itself (see capture below). This is the first ever release of the score to the 1959…
La-La Land Records Releases ‘The Time Tunnel: Vol. 1′, Featuring John Williams’ Music for the Series
THE TIME TUNNEL – VOL. ONE: LIMITED EDITION (3-CD SET) LLLCD 1559 Music by Johnny Williams, Lyn Murray, Paul Sawtell and Robert Drasnin Limited Edition of 1000 Units RETAIL PRICE: $39.98 STARTS SHIPPING MARCH 22 Order yours starting MARCH 16…
New Williams interview in BBC Music Magazine
Composing film music will always be his main focus; indeed he believes it’s probably the only aspect of his writing that has any real value. That is, of course, doing himself a disservice, but that’s the composer’s way. When asked…
Watch Now: ‘SCORE MASTERS: Celebrating John Williams & Jerry Goldsmith’
PRESS RELEASE SCORE MASTERS: CELEBRATING JOHN WILLIAMS AND JERRY GOLDSMITH An online Event available to watch from Monday 8th February Initiated by Ipswich Film Theatre Produced by Maurizio Caschetto – The Legacy of John Williams Yavar Moradi – The Goldsmith…