On November 12 & 13, John Williams’ On Willows and Birches will be performed by the Westchester Philharmonic with harpist Ann Hobson Pilot, for whom it was written by Williams in 2009. Another Williams concert piece, 1984’s Olympic Fanfare and Theme, will be part…
Month: August 2011
Williams Writes ‘Comical’ Cello Piece
John Williams recently composed a ‘comical’ piece for cellist Lynn Harrell. A video of Harrell’s performance can be watched below.
Williams Conducts ‘Over the Rainbow’ for Charity Album
As we reported last year, John Williams recently contributed to the album ‘They Are Why We Sing’, a compilation of songs and themes about peace produced by world-renowned cellist Lynn Harrell and his wife, the violinist Helen Nightengale. For this album,…
‘Tintin’ and ‘War Horse’ Subforum Now Live
Similar to what we did in 2008 for Indiana Jones 4, all Tintin and War Horse discussion will now be held in our temporary Tintin and War Horse subforum. Eventually all posts from that subforum will be re-merged into General Discussion.
Tanglewood, August 2, 2011
It began at 2:00 this afternoon and concluded some eight hours later. The Boston Symphony’s Tanglewood on Parade is one of the most popular, spectacular and diverse events that take place in the Berkshires each year. Film composer and former…