January 15, 2012, Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, Los Angeles The Young Musicians Foundation’s Debut Orchestra Conducted by Richard Kaufman, Teddy Abrams, Michael Tilson Thomas, Joey Newman and JOHN WILLIAMS “57th Anniversary Gala Concert and Dinner”
Category: Concert Reviews
New York City, October 25, 2011
“JOHN WILLIAMS: A NIGHT AT THE MOVIES” October 25, 2011, Lincoln Center, New York City The New York Philharmonic Orchestra Conducted by JOHN WILLIAMS Gil Shaham, violin
Hollywood Bowl, August 26 & 27, 2011
“JOHN WILLIAMS: MAESTRO OF THE MOVIES” August 26 & 27, 2011, Hollywood Bowl, CA The Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra conducted by JOHN WILLIAMS James Taylor, special guest narrator
San Diego, August 19, 2011 (‘Quartet La Jolla’ Premiere)
“John Williams has summoned heroes for the movies, victors for the Olympics and whatever the cat brings in for the nightly news. But he also makes news. He wrote “Air and Simple Gifts” — a quartet for clarinet, piano, violin…
Tanglewood, August 20, 2011
LENOX, Mass. – Second only to James Taylor as a draw at Tanglewood is the annual Film Night, which took place on Saturday.
Sydney, August 13, 2011 (‘Star Wars and Beyond’)
“One of my dreams has been to take Alex, who is now 2 years and 9 months, to see and hear a symphony orchestra play live and preferably be playing John Williams. Today my dream came true.” – Full review at…
Tanglewood, August 2, 2011
It began at 2:00 this afternoon and concluded some eight hours later. The Boston Symphony’s Tanglewood on Parade is one of the most popular, spectacular and diverse events that take place in the Berkshires each year. Film composer and former…
Tanglewood, July 2, 2011
Last weekend, the Boston Symphony Orchestra‘s summer season out in the Berkshires kicked off with John Williams conducting the BSO and performances from James Taylor (aka the region’s musical homecoming king). –Reviews at DigBoston.com, Planet Valenti and The Berkshire Eagle
Pittsburgh, June 25, 2011
“The cheering began before the music Friday evening at Heinz Hall, Downtown. But then, composer John Williams was walking to the podium to conduct the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra in an evening of his film music.” – Full review at PittsburghLive.com – Concert reports…
Hollywood Bowl, June 4, 2011: Williams Makes Surprise Appearance at ‘Star Wars: In Concert’ Show
This past weekend, John Williams made a surprise appearance during the ‘Star Wars: In Concert’ show at the Hollywood Bowl and proceeded to conduct “The Imperial March”. Full article and video at Collider.com UPDATE: Click here to watch another video of the…