John Williams conducted members of the LA Philharmonic in his own arrangement of the Star-Spangled Banner on Friday, as part of a tribute to Vin Scully at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles. The video of the performance is now available…
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John Williams at the Hollywood Bowl – Reviews, Photos & Videos
“JOHN WILLIAMS: MAESTRO OF THE MOVIES” September 2, 3 & 4, 2016, Hollywood Bowl, CA Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra conducted by JOHN WILLIAMS and David Newman CONCERT PROGRAM David Newman conducting “A Salute to Paramount Pictures” Suite from Forrest Gump…
Williams on Stage at ‘Conversations’ Premiere
The Piano Spheres concert series YouTube channel has uploaded a new clip of Gloria Cheng performing the world premiere of Conversations by John Williams. Here she can be seen playing Movement III: “Chet and Miles”, with a special appearance by…
Williams Confirms He’s Scoring ‘Episode VIII’ (UPDATED)
According to reports from JWFan members as well as a review of last Saturday’s ‘Film Night’ concert at Tanglewood, Williams told the attending crowd that he will indeed compose the score to Star Wars: Episode VIII, and he plans to…
John Williams’ AFI Award Tribute Videos Online
The American Film Institute’s YouTube channel has been updated with a series of highlights from their John Williams Life Achievement Award tribute gala, which took place on June 9 in Hollywood. Their current playlist includes Williams’ acceptance speech as well…
Williams Meets Two Musicians Playing the ‘Star Wars’ Theme Outside His House
This is what happened when two musicians made a spontaneous decision to play the Star Wars theme in front of John Williams’ house on July 11, 2016… With the high part played by 13-year-old trumpeter, Bryce Hayashi, and the lower…
Williams Talks ‘The BFG’ (Video)
Williams discusses his work in the film in this recent interview available at YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9x8z-gspfF8 Discuss this topic in our forums
‘The BFG’ Recording Sessions Footage
Watch John Williams conduct his score for Steven Spielberg’s The BFG at the films’ recording sessions from 5:42 into the video: Discuss this topic in our forums
Williams Receives AFI’s Life Achievement Award
On June 9, Steven Spielberg presented the 44th AFI Life Achievement Award to his longtime collaborator, composer John Williams. This was the first time in the history of the American Film Institute that the award went to a composer. Williams’…
U.S. Air Force Band Conductor Interviews Williams
John Williams recently sat down for a short interview about his time in the U.S. Air Force with Col. Larry H. Lang, commander and conductor of The U.S. Air Force Band. The interview is now available on YouTube. Discuss this…