Join the Boston Pops for the first of three programs this summer, celebrating the art of John Williams. Drawing from her recent recording “Across the Stars,” the great violinist Anne-Sophie Mutter performs selections from Mr. Williams’ iconic scores, in brilliant…
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John Williams and Anne-Sophie Mutter Record New Violin Arrangements (UPDATED)
John Williams and Anne-Sophie Mutter recently met at the Sony Scoring Stage in Los Angeles for the recording of ‘Across the Stars: Music of John Williams’ an album featuring new arrangements for violin that Williams wrote for Mutter last year. Williams…
‘The Music of John Williams’ Concert in Toronto This Weekend
“THE MUSIC OF JOHN WILLIAMS” A Celebration of his career: The soundtrack of our lives April 27, 2019 Guildwood Community Presbyterian Church, Toronto, ON Featuring the students in the music department of David and Mary Thomson Collegiate Institute. “John Williams…
John Williams’ 2019 Concert Schedule
(The list includes Williams’ appearances as conductor, host or special guest, as well as the Boston ‘Film Night Tributes’ conducted by Keith Lockhart, and Tanglewood’s ‘Across the Stars’ concert, where he may appear as a guest). MIAMI ‘A Celebration of…
Williams to Conduct Miami’s ‘New World Symphony’ Orchestra, March 2, 2019
The New World Symphony will hold its 31st Anniversary Gala titled “A Celebration of John Williams” on Saturday, March 2. The event, chaired by Will Osborne and Karen Bechtel, will feature John Williams in attendance, showcasing music from his best-known…
David Newman to Conduct this Year’s Hollywood Bowl Concerts, with Williams as Special Guest
This summer’s John Williams: Maestro of the Movies’ program at the Hollywood Bowl will be conducted by David Newman, with John Williams attending the performances as Special Guest. Newman will lead the Los Angeles Philharmonic in three concerts featuring the…
David Newman to Conduct Next Year’s ‘Film Night’ at Tanglewood, with Williams as Host
The 2019 edition of Tanglewood’s ‘Film Night’ will be conducted by David Newman, with John Williams as a host, as reported by the BSO website. Williams will introduce a selection of film music, including his own works, which will be performed…
‘Across the Stars’ Concert to be Performed at Tanglewood
On July 7, 2019, violinist Anne-Sophie Mutter and the Boston Pops Orchestra conducted by David Newman will perform an all-Williams program featuring selections from Williams scores in new arrangements created especially for her by the Maestro. The program is based on…
Williams Writes New Violin Arrangements of Film Themes, Including ‘Across the Stars’ (Listen)
John Williams has written new arrangements for violin and orchestra of some of his film themes, including Cinderella Liberty, Dracula, Schindler’s List, Harry Potter, Across the Stars from Attack of the Clones, Memoirs of a Geisha and Munich. The arrangements were made for…
John Williams’ Vienna Concerts May Be Rescheduled
John Williams might travel to Vienna to conduct the city’s Philharmonic Orchestra as early as next season, according to new information from the venue management. Sources from the Vienna Musikverein said that they’re currently in talks about new dates for…