LENOX — The main gate at Tanglewood has a dramatic new look this season, thanks to the installation of a sculpture honoring the music festival’s founding father, Serge Koussevitzky. The work by sculptor Penelope Jencks, unveiled at a Monday afternoon…
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John Williams at Gustavo Dudamel’s Hollywood Walk of Fame Ceremony
A star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame honoring Gustavo Dudamel was unveiled Tuesday in connection with his 10th year as music and artistic director of the Los Angeles Philharmonic and the celebration of the philharmonic’s centennial. John Williams and…
John Williams Introduces ‘Superman’ Theme Performance on ‘A Capitol Fourth’ (Video and Transcript)
On July 4, John Williams made a special video appearance for PBS’ A Capitol Fourth concert, introducing the National Symphony Orchestra’s performance of the Main Theme from Superman. Here’s the transcript of Williams’ introduction and a video of the performance.…
John Williams Honored With Namesake Award At BMI Film, TV & Visual Media Awards
BMI honored legendary composer John Williams Wednesday night at the 34th annual Film, TV & Visual Media Awards at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel in Beverly Hills. The 86-year old maestro was presented with the John Williams Award by BMI president/CEO Mike O’Neill…
Williams Donates All His Scores to Juilliard
The Juilliard School announced today that it has received a bequest from Academy Award-winning composer and conductor John Williams of his complete library of concert music and film music scores as well as his sketchbooks. Mr. Williams, who studied piano…
HAPPY 86th BIRTHDAY!
Today is John Williams’ 86th birthday. HAPPY BIRTHDAY, MAESTRO! Celebrate John Williams’ birthday in our forums
John Williams at the World Premiere of ‘Star Wars: The Last Jedi’ (Photos)
John Williams attended the World Premiere of Star Wars: The Last Jedi on Saturday night (December 9) at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles. The film and its soundtrack album will be released worldwide on Friday, December 15. The Maestro…
Williams Receives Harvard Honorary Degree (Video)
John Williams was presented with an honorary doctorate in music from Harvard University on Thursday, sharing Harvard’s 366th Commencement Day spotlight with a host of honorees at the top of their fields. During the ceremony, one of the school’s most…
Williams Conducts at Star Wars 40th Anniversary Event
John Williams conducted the Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra during the Star Wars 40th anniversary celebration panel which took place April 13 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, FL. The orchestra performed “Princess Leia’s Theme” as a tribute to Carrie…