John Williams talks about earning his 53rd Oscar nomination and working with Steven Spielberg on The Fabelmans in this March 2 interview with Lester Holt for NBC’s Nightly News. Interview on NBCNews.com, Part 1 Interview on NBCNews.com, Part 2 YouTube version…
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John Williams and Steven Spielberg Talk ‘The Fabelmans’ (LA Times Article)
Unlike the exhilarating flights of fancy and historical epics that Steven Spielberg and composer John Williams have dreamed together — from Close Encounters of the Third Kind to Lincoln — The Fabelmans was an intimate journal about Spielberg’s own childhood.…
Williams Talks ‘Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny’, ‘The Fabelmans’, New Concert Works and More (Variety Interview)
[Williams] finished recording the score for Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny on Feb. 10 and, while he suggested last summer that the final Harrison Ford adventure would be the last of his 100-plus film scores, that’s not quite…
The Legacy of John Williams Interviews Joanne Pearce Martin, Piano Solo Performer on ‘The Fabelmans’ (Podcast)
John Williams has written solo parts spotlighting specific instrumentalists both in his film scores and works for the concert hall. While it’s not rare to see such superstar musicians as Itzhak Perlman, Yo-Yo Ma or Anne-Sophie Mutter as the featured…
Steven Spielberg: “We’re Making a Documentary on John Williams’ Life” (UPDATED with Official Announcement)
John Williams Documentary in the Works from Steven Spielberg, Imagine John Williams, the legendary screen composer behind some of the most recognized movie themes of all time, is now the subject of a feature-length documentary, with his long-time collaborator Steven…
‘Celebrating John Williams – With Richard Kaufman (New Podcast Episode at The Legacy of John Williams)
In February 2022, the month of John Williams’ 90th Birthday, the National Symphony Orchestra of Ireland staged a weekend of sold out concerts celebrating the maestro’s landmark birthday. The conductor was Richard Kaufman and The Legacy of John Williams was…
John Williams Writes New Theme for ESPN College Football Championship
PRESS RELEASE: ESPN’s Creative Content Unit Scores With CFP National Championship Open, Collaboration With Legendary Composer John Williams Co-director and producer Martin Khodabakhshian says of the 52-time Oscar-nominated musical wizard: “John Williams doesn’t miss.” INGLEWOOD, Calif. — Tonight’s College Football…
John Williams Conducts the Filarmonica della Scala – Reviews, Photos & Videos
Last updated: Dec. 22 (Official video from Teatro dalla Scala) “JOHN WILLIAMS CONDUCTS THE FILARMONICA DELLA SCALA” December 12, 2022, Milan, Italy Filarmonica della Scala conducted by JOHN WILLIAMS CONCERT PROGRAM Flight to Neverland from Hook Suite from Far and…
Williams to Complete ‘Indy 5’ Score This Month (Classic FM Interview)
Speaking to Classic FM, [John Williams] said he had finished 30% of the soundtrack for the fifth instalment, which will star Harrison Ford. “I pretty much have the thematic scheme done. But we probably will be working on this into…
Producer Mike Matessino Talks ‘Jurassic Park’, ‘E.T.’ & ‘CE3K’ Reissues, Spielberg/Williams Collaboration (New Podcast at The Legacy of JW)
Producer Mike Matessino returns to discuss the soundtrack reissues of three classic John Williams/Steven Spielberg collaborations, reflecting on the significance of such a unique relationship between composer and director. Hosted by Maurizio Caschetto and Tim Burden Listen to the podcast…