‘Rounds’, John Williams’ first concert piece for classical guitar, will be premiered tonight by Spanish guitarist Pablo Sáinz Villegas at the Parkening International Guitar Competition in Malibu (California). The guitarist was at Williams’ house on Monday polishing details before the premiere. – Full article at the…
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Williams to Conduct ‘Tintin’, ‘War Horse’, ‘Fenway Fanfare’ in Boston
From BSO.org: The orchestra welcomes Boston Pops Laureate Conductor John Williams to the podium, June 1 and 2, for Film Night, a favorite program for Symphony Hall audiences each year. Mr. Williams, the highly acclaimed composer and conductor behind blockbuster…
John Williams, Boston Pops Perform ‘Fanfare for Fenway’ in Tribute to Park’s 100th Anniversary (Video)
On Friday April 20, John Williams and the Boston Pops premiered “Fanfare for Fenway” as part of the Red Sox commemoration of their 100th year in Fenway’s Park. The Pops conducted by Keith Lochart also performed Williams’ arrangement of “The…
Williams Talks Fenway, Red Sox
As the guy behind the themes from “Jaws,” “Star Wars” and “Indiana Jones,” John Williams isn’t your ordinary Red Sox fan. In fact, to get in on the celebration of the 100th anniversary of Fenway Park, the Academy and Grammy…
BSO Bass Trombonist Talks ‘Fenway Fanfare’
Source: Douglas Yeo website By Douglas Yeo March 31, 2012 – COMMENTARY One of the great joys of my career as a member of the Boston Symphony has been the opportunity to work with composer/conductor John Williams. John needs no…
Williams Writes New Fanfare to Commemorate Fenway Park’s 100th Birthday (Includes Video)
In celebration of the 100th anniversary of Fenway Park, John Williams has composed “Fanfare for Fenway,” the Boston Pops Orchestra announced Sunday. The piece, just over three minutes long, was recorded Saturday, March 24, at Boston’s Symphony Hall and performed by…
Williams’ ‘Cello Concerto’ Live Webcast on May 18
A live performance of John Williams’ Concerto for Cello and Orchestra by the Detroit Symphony conducted by Leonard Slatkin will be webcast on Friday, May 18. The live video/audio webcast is free of charge but registration is required.
John Williams’ ‘Oboe Concerto’ World Broadcast Premiere
Keisuke Wakao, the Assistant Principal Oboist of the Boston Symphony Orchestra joins Cathy Fuller in the Fraser Performance Studio, with pianist Edmund Arkus and cellist Natasha Brofsky. On the program: Beethoven – Trio, Op. 38 from Septet Op. 20 — John Williams –…
Sony to Release ‘Happy Birthday Variations’ on New Williams Compilation
On February 28, Sony Classical will release the compilation album John Williams: A Celebration! An 80th Birthday Tribute (not to be confused with Decca’s compilation to be released on the same month), which includes the premiere release of Variations on Happy Birthday. The album can…
NBC Debuts Updated Versions of Williams’ Themes (Video Now Available)
NBC’s “The Today Show” and “Meet the Press” debuted updated versions of their respective opening themes on Monday, January 16. According to a recent article at the Wall Street Journal, last year the network hired Williams to “freshen up” the…