American composer and conductor David Newman talks about the music of John Williams and its ties to the rich musical legacy of his father Alfred Newman. Listen to the interview at The Legacy of John Williams Discuss this topic in…
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‘The Baton: A John Williams Musical Journey’ Podcast Reaches 25th Episode
John Williams’ final television project in the 1970s teamed him with director Delbert Mann again, this time for “Jane Eyre.” Williams composed this score while on a break from working on “Fiddler on the Roof,” and the love Williams had…
Leonard Slatkin Talks John Williams (Audio Interview)
Maestro Slatkin talks with The Legacy of John Williams about his personal friendship with the composer, offering also thoughtful considerations about Williams’ music. He also talks about the incredible legacy of his own family and how it crossed paths with…
Conrad Pope Talks John Williams (Audio Interview)
Composer, conductor and orchestrator Conrad Pope talks about his working relationship with John Williams and his views on the Maestro’s legacy in a new interview by Maurizio Caschetto for The Legacy of John Williams. Legacy Conversations: A Talk with Conrad…
‘Celebrating John Williams’, LA Phil Conducted by Dudamel Double Album Now Available (UPDATED with 3 New Reviews)
On March 15, Deutsche Grammophon released “Celebrating John Williams”, a double album recorded during the four concerts of Williams music conducted by Gustavo Dudamel between January 24 and 27 at the Walt Disney Concert Hall. The album includes the first…
‘Blockbuster’, New Podcast Series Featuring Spielberg, Lucas & Williams
Blockbuster is a six-part series (a true story in scripted, biopic audio form) about the friendship and rivalry between Steven Spielberg and George Lucas, between 1973 and ’77, when they both failed spectacularly in their careers before achieving monumental successes with Jaws and Star Wars and before their work…
Listen to John Williams’ 2018 Chicago Concert
John Williams’ concert with the Chicago Symphony on April, 26, 2018, the first of his four consecutive performances with the CSO from last year, can now be listened to online at CSO Sounds & Stories. Richard Kaufman conducted the orchestra during…
JWFan Exclusive: Mike Matessino on John Williams’ Music for HARRY POTTER (Audio Interview)
“You’re a wizard, Harry!” is a quote that could easily be edited and attributed to John Williams and Mike Matessino, especially when thinking about their work throughout the Harry Potter 7 disc box set, now available from La-La Land Records. In…
Mike Matessino on ‘Dracula’ and John Williams (Audio Interview)
Part 1 of 3. John Williams’ archival soundtrack producer Mike Matessino spoke with Tim Burden at length about John Williams and his relationship with London and its musicians. This first part focuses on the 4th London Symphony Orchestra assignment, Dracula (1979),…
‘Highwood’s Ghost’, New Williams Concert Work Premieres at Tanglewood (Audio)
See also: The Bernstein Centennial Celebration at Tanglewood Video – Report On August 19, the Tanglewood Music Center Orchestra conducted by Andris Nelsons performed the World Premiere of Highwood’s Ghost, An Encounter for Cello, Harp and Orchestra, featuring Jessica Zhou on…