In recent years, Deutsche Grammophon has captured a series of very special concerts at which the legendary John Williams has conducted selections of his own music with some of the world’s greatest orchestras. The Yellow Label is now issuing a…
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‘Music By John Williams’ Documentary Premieres in Hollywood
Friends and family gathered in Hollywood this week for the world premiere of Music By John Williams from Lucasfilm Ltd, Amblin Documentaries, and Imagine Documentaries. Offering an insightful look at the prolific life and career of the legendary composer, the…
American Film Institute to Premiere New John Williams Documentary, Starts Streaming on November 1
AFI is thrilled to announce that the World Premiere of the documentary film MUSIC BY JOHN WILLIAMS from Lucasfilm Ltd, Amblin Documentaries and Imagine Documentaries, a comprehensive look at the prolific life and career of legendary composer John Williams, will…
Mike Matessino Talks ‘The Sugarland Express’ Release (Podcast at The Legacy of JW)
The long-awaited premiere release of John Williams’ The Sugarland Express is finally here, courtesy of La-La Land Records and Universal Pictures Film Music Classics. The very first collaboration between director Steven Spielberg and composer John Williams gets its much deserved…
La-La Land Records Releases THE SUGARLAND EXPRESS (World Premiere)
THE SUGARLAND EXPRESS: LIMITED EDITION Universal Pictures Film Music Classics Collection Music composed and conducted by John Williams Limited Edition of 5000 Units RETAIL PRICE: $22.98 Now available from La-La Land Records La-La Land Records and Universal Studios proudly present…
Deutsche Grammophon Announces ‘John Williams in Tokyo’ (Digital, CD & Blu-ray) + ‘John Williams in Concert’ 7-LP Vinyl Box Set
PRESS RELEASE: 30 years after his last visit to Japan, John Williams returned for two special concerts – one in Matsumoto and one in Tokyo – marking his debut with the world-famous Saito Kinen Orchestra, with selections from his beloved film scores, and reuniting…
‘Hook – The Ultimate Edition’ Podcast Special, Part 2 at The Legacy of John Williams
In Part 2 of the Hook – The Ultimate Edition podcast special, producer Mike Matessino returns to discuss more of the musical contents of La-La Land Records’ magnificent release, together with associate producers and co-writers of the liner notes John Takis…
‘Hook – The Ultimate Edition’ Podcast Special with Mike Matessino at The Legacy of John Williams
In this first installment of the Hook – The Ultimate Edition podcast special on The Legacy of John Williams, soundtrack producer Mike Matessino sits down to talk about the genesis of Steven Spielberg’s 1991 fantasy epic, its place within the director’s filmography…
Mike Matessino and John Takis Talk ‘Heidi/Jane Eyre’ 2CD Set (New Podcast at The Legacy of John Williams)
In this new podcast conversation, soundtrack producer Mike Matessino and film music writer John Takis talk the history of these two early landmark John Williams’ scores, offering insights and reflections on the special quality and the timelessness of both scores, how they sits in…
‘John Williams and the Music of Hook’, New Article at The Legacy of JW
To celebrate La-La Land Records‘ HOOK – THE ULTIMATE EDITION and coinciding with the anniversary of the film’s original release in US theaters (December 11, 1991), The Legacy of John Williams presents an essay by film music producer and writer John…