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Latest CD Releases
 
TV Omnibus Vol.1
Compilation including Williams' score for the episode 'The Bronze Locust' from the TV series The Eleven Hour (1963)


SpaceCamp
1986 Film Score (Rerelease)

 
Music of America: John Williams
3CD compilation featuring Williams concert works and film score suites
 

 The Poseidon Adventure
1972 Film Score (First time in Stereo)
 

The Hollywod Flute
Compilation featuring Hook Suite

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


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

American Spectrum

Compilation featuring 'Escapades for Alto Saxophone and Orchestra' from Catch Me If You Can (MP3 release)
 

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



LATEST NEWS
Williams' Chamber Work to Premiere Next Summer PDF Print E-mail
Wednesday, 01 September 2010
Music director Cho-Liang Lin recently talked to SignonSandiego.com about the chamber music piece that John Williams has written for the SummerFest, La Jolla Music Society’s annual chamber music festival:
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Hollywood Bowl Concert Reviews PDF Print E-mail
Tuesday, 31 August 2010
Hollywood Bowl, CA
August 28 & 29, 2010
Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra Conducted by JOHN WILLIAMS

'John Williams and the Music of the Movies'
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Obscure Williams TV Score on New FSM Release PDF Print E-mail
Tuesday, 31 August 2010
Film Score Monthly has released TV Omnibus: Volume One (1962-1976), a 5CD set of music composed for television, which includes John Williams’ score for a single episode of The Eleventh Hour (1963), a spin-off of the popular Dr. Kildare series. This is the only M-G-M series episode scored by Williams, who was primarily working for Universal at the time. Additional details and sound clips at FSM
 
Tanglewood 'Film Night' Concert Reviews PDF Print E-mail
Wednesday, 25 August 2010
Koussevitzky Music Shed, Lenox, MA
August 14, 2010
The Boston Pops Orchestra Conducted by JOHN WILLIAMS
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'SpaceCamp' CD Rereleased! PDF Print E-mail
Tuesday, 17 August 2010
Long overdue first U.S. CD release of brilliant, exuberant John Williams soundtrack from Harry Winer young astronaut tale with Kate Capshaw, Lea Thompson, Kelly Preston, (very young) Joaquin Phoenix. John Williams brings incredible sense of wonder, exhilaration to outer space saga with melodies both awe-inspiring, exciting. - More details, soundclips and order at Intrada.com!
 
George Lucas Announces Star Wars Blu-ray for 2011 PDF Print E-mail
Saturday, 14 August 2010
George Lucas announced today that the Star Wars films will be released on Blu-ray in 2011, in a six-movie box set, including documentaries, vintage behind-the-scenes moments, interviews, retrospectives and never-before-seen footage from the Lucasfilm archives. Lucas also clarified that the original trilogy movies will be included as they were shown theatrically in 1997 and released on DVD in 2004 - Full article at Blu-ray.com
 
Cincinnati Concert Reviews PDF Print E-mail
Sunday, 08 August 2010
Riverbend Music Center, Cincinnati, OH
August 7, 2010
The Cincinnati Pops Orchestra Conducted by JOHN WILLIAMS

'A Movie Music Spectacular'
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'Tanglewood on Parade' Concert Reviews, Photos and Video PDF Print E-mail
Sunday, 08 August 2010
Koussevitzky Music Shed, Lenox, MA
August 3, 2010
Boston Symphony Orchestra, Boston Pops Orchestra and Tanglewood Music Center Orchestra
Conducted by Keith Lockhart, Stefan Asbury, Julian Kuerti and JOHN WILLIAMS
Featuring Yo-Yo Ma and James Taylor
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Williams Writes Violin Quartet and Oboe Concerto PDF Print E-mail
Tuesday, 03 August 2010
Two new John Williams interviews on the occasion of this Saturday's Erich Kunzel tribute concert are available at Cincinnati.com:

The second article mentions that Williams has just finished a quartet for violinist Cho-Liang Lin, and is at work on an oboe concerto.

 
Spielberg Starts Filming New Film Next Week PDF Print E-mail
Thursday, 29 July 2010
According to USA Today, Steven Spielberg will be back behind the camera starting next week after he heads off to London on Monday to begin shooting War Horse, based on the hit West End play that will come to New York's Lincoln Center next year.

Disney and DreamWorks will release the film Aug. 10, 2011

 
LSO to Perform Williams Program in Germany PDF Print E-mail
Wednesday, 28 July 2010
On November 1, the London Symphony Orchestra conducted by Frank Strobel will perform a Williams/Spielberg Tribute concert at the Kölner Philharmonie in Cologne (Germany). Program details at the venue's website.
 
Williams Music Concert in Madrid PDF Print E-mail
Wednesday, 23 June 2010
On September 18, the Spanish National Orchestra and Choir will perform selections from Indiana Jones, E.T., Catch Me If You Can, and a Star Wars Suite at the National Auditorium in Madrid. Tickets are now available
 
Williams Attends 'Wizarding World of Harry Potter' Opening PDF Print E-mail
Thursday, 17 June 2010
On June 16, John Williams conducted the Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra during the 'Celebrity Preview' ceremony at the 'Wizarding World of Harry Potter', a new addition to Universal's Island of Adventure theme park in Orlando, Florida. The performance is available on YouTube:

Williams, who oversaw the creation of the score for the 'Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey' ride, also attended the park's Grand Opening on June 18.

Orlando Philharmonic executive director David Schillhammer was interviewed for the Orlando Centinel before and after the event.

 
Music of America: John Williams PDF Print E-mail
Saturday, 05 June 2010
Sony Classical has released a 3-CD John Williams compilation featuring Air and Simple Gifts (2009), written for the inauguration of President Barack Obama, as well as Williams' Suite from Memoirs of a Geisha for Cello and Orchestra, plus a selection of previously available recordings of Williams' concert works and film scores. Among the titles included are American Journey, Song for World Peace, The Five Sacred Trees, Elegy for Cello and Orchestra, and concert suites from Born on the Fourth of July and Close Encounters of the Third Kind.
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Boston Concerts Reviews and Pictures PDF Print E-mail
Tuesday, 18 May 2010
Boston Symphony Hall, Boston, MA
May 11-14, 2010
The Boston Symphony Orchestra Conducted by JOHN WILLIAMS

'Hooray for Hollywood'

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