‘Jaws’ film composer John Williams on why he’s ‘anti-iPodian’ Legendary composer John Williams counts the “Olympic Fanfare” as one of his signature works. Now, as he celebrates his 80th birthday, he has just finished composing the score for Steven Spielberg’s…
Month: July 2012
‘Angela’s Ashes’ Suite Available for Purchase
A live recording of the Suite from Angela’s Ashes performed by the Boston Symphony Orchestra conducted by John Williams is now available for purchase as a digital download. The recording, which took place on August 5, 2000, is part of a…
Tanglewood 75th Anniversary Concert Review
The 75th birthday of the Boston Symphony Orchestra’s (BSO) summer home at Tanglewood was celebrated in grand fashion Saturday night with a gala concert that featured the BSO, Boston Pops, Tanglewood Music Center Orchestra (TMCO), and the Tanglewood Festival Chorus…
John Williams’ Guitar Piece ‘Rounds’ Online
‘Rounds’, John Williams’ first concert piece for classical guitar, is now available at RTVE.es in a new performance by guitarist Pablo Sáinz Villegas, who premiered the piece on June 2. The six-minute piece can be heard at 12:09 into the…
‘Jaws’ Special at Movie Magic Radio Show
Tim Burden and John Takis discuss the Jaws legacy and choose their favorite cues from the first score and its sequel – Movie Magic Jaws Special. Featuring John Takis, Richard Kaufman and the directors of Ice Age 4. Horner, Williams, Tiomkin,…
Williams Conducts ‘Olympic Fanfare’ on ‘A Capitol Fourth’
On July 4, John Williams conducted a performance of his “Olympic Fanfare and Theme” as part of “A Capitol Fourth”, an annual concert performed on the west lawn of the Capitol Building in Washington, D.C., in celebration of the Independence Day. An audience recording of the…