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Black Sunday
Black Sunday
1977 Film Score (First time on CD)


None But The Brave
1965 Film Score (First time on CD)
 

How to Steal A Million / Bachelor Flat
1966 & 1962 Film Scores (First time on CD)
 

Indiana Jones: The Soundtracks Collection
Expanded editions of Raiders, Temple of Doom, and Last Crusade, plus the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull OST


Duos for Violin and Viola

Includes Duo Concertante for Violin and Viola (2007)


20th Century Tuba Concertos
Includes new recording of John Williams' Concerto for Tuba Orchestra (1985)

 
Cinderella Liberty
1973 Film Score - First time on CD


The Accidental Tourist
1988 Film Score - Reissue


Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull
2008 Film Score - Original Soundtrack Release

  
The Indiana Jones Trilogy (Re-release)  
Re-recordings from the first three Indiana Jones scores

  
American Tapestry
Includes Williams' arrangement of The Star-Spangled Banner

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Superman - The Music (1978-1988)
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 8th, 2010
TODAY IS JOHN WILLIAMS' 78th BIRTHDAY!

LATEST NEWS
John Williams Birthday Feature at Examiner PDF Print E-mail
Monday, 08 February 2010
We would like to take a moment to congratulate Mr. John Williams on his 78th birthday today (February 8) and commemorate his unbelievably dense catalogue of film music compositions. - Full article at Examiner.com
 
Hollywood Bowl Concerts Announced PDF Print E-mail
Sunday, 31 January 2010
On August 27 and 28, John Williams will conduct the Los Angeles Philharmonic in two concerts featuring highlights from the Golden Age of Hollywood, as well as "some of his own biggest and most beloved hits". (Program TBA). Additional info at Hollywoodbowl.com - August 27 - August 28
 
FSM RELEASES 'BLACK SUNDAY'! PDF Print E-mail
Thursday, 21 January 2010
Pop quiz: What was, until now, the most recent John Williams feature film score completely unreleased? Black Sunday (1977)—new on CD from Film Score Monthly. - Click here for full details!
 
John Williams Concert in Texas PDF Print E-mail
Monday, 11 January 2010
John Williams will conduct the Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra in a concert of his music on Tuesday, April 20. The concert will take place at the Bass Performance Hall in Fort Worth, Texas. More details at the orchestra's website.
 
Tanglewood 2010 Schedule Announced PDF Print E-mail
Saturday, 21 November 2009
Williams to celebrate his 30th Tanglewood summer.
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Audio Interview with 'Star Wars: In Concert' Conductor PDF Print E-mail
Thursday, 05 November 2009
A 14-min. audio interview with Dirk Brossé, conductor of the 'Star Wars: in Concert' tour, is available for download at ScoreNotes.com .
 
Williams' 'Horn Concerto' to be Released PDF Print E-mail
Tuesday, 03 November 2009
According to a recent article from the Pittsburgh Post-gazette, John Williams's yet unreleased Concerto for Horn and Orchestra has been recorded for future release on the Naxos label. This world premiere recording of Williams' 2003 concert work was performed by the Detroit Symphony Orchestra conducted by Leonard Slatkin, with Karl Pituch on horn.
 
Harry Potter Theme is Children's Favorite PDF Print E-mail
Tuesday, 03 November 2009
(UKPA) – November 2, 2009.

The Harry Potter theme has been named the favourite orchestral tune for children.

The piece, written by John Williams, topped a poll for radio station Classic FM, with youngsters choosing it ahead of other movie scores such as Jurassic Park, Pirates of the Caribbean and E.T.

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Williams music on new Horror compilation PDF Print E-mail
Tuesday, 03 November 2009
Silva Screen has released 'The Definitive Horror Music Collection', a 4-CD set featuring 60 tracks from Horror movies spanning 90 years of cinema, from the 1922 landmark silent Nosferatu all the way through to the 2009 release Drag Me To Hell. The set includes includes John Williams' The Fury, Dracula, The Witches of Eastwick, and War of the Worlds, plus classics from the genre such as The Shining, Halloween, The Exorcist, Suspiria, A Nightmare On Elm Street, Buffy The Vampire Slayer and Poltergeist.
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LA Concert Reviews PDF Print E-mail
Wednesday, 21 October 2009
Walt Disney Concert Hall, Los Angeles, CA
October 16, 17 & 18, 2009
The Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra Conducted by JOHN WILLIAMS

'John Williams: Music from the City of Angels

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'Jaws' Score Article at Examiner.com PDF Print E-mail
Wednesday, 21 October 2009
Haunted Halloween Harmony: Steven Spielberg's JAWS Soundtrack by John Williams. - Read the article at Examiner.com
 
'Air and Simple Gifts' for String Orchestra PDF Print E-mail
Wednesday, 21 October 2009

"One of America's most historic moments was accompanied by this very unique work, composed especially for the occasion and performed by a quartet of America's finest artists – Yo-Yo Ma, Itzhak Perlman, Anthony McGill, and Gabriella Montero. Maestro Williams has rescored his monumental work into a dramatic movement for string orchestra – a stunning display of emotion, musical power and grace. An advanced level piece for mature groups." - Full details at HalLeonard.com

 
'On Willows and Birches' Sound Clip on Harpist Interview PDF Print E-mail
Sunday, 04 October 2009
Ann Hobson Pilot, the principal harpist for the Boston Symphony Orchestra (BSO), is retiring after 40 years with the orchestra. Host Michel Martin talks to Pilot about her distinction as one of the first African-American classical musicians with the BSO and how the genre has evolved during her career. - Full audio interview at NRP.org
 
'On Willows and Birches' (Harp Concerto) Review *UPDATED* PDF Print E-mail
Friday, 25 September 2009

From the World Premiere performance by the Boston Symphony Orchestra conducted by James Levine, with Ann Hobson Pilot on Harp:

*UPDATE* - New York Times review

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'Star Wars' Named Best Movie Music PDF Print E-mail
Wednesday, 23 September 2009
John Williams’ masterful score to the original Star Wars has won Total Sci-Fi’s poll to find out the best sci-fi movie soundtrack of all time. - Full article at Total Sci-Fi
 

 


 
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