Finally! Here’s the official track list for La-La Land Records’ Empire of the Sun 2 CD set, featuring over 45 minutes of previously unreleased music! More JWFan exclusives will follow, including an in-depth article by Mike Matessino about the making…
Month: June 2014
‘Empire of the Sun’ 2CD Set – Press Release
(high-res version) Going on sale Tuesday June 24, 2014 at 12 pm pst at www.lalalandrecords.com EMPIRE OF THE SUN EXPANDED ARCHIVAL COLLECTION – 2 cd set MUSIC BY JOHN WILLIAMS LLLCD 1300 LIMITED EDITION OF 4000 units RETAIL PRICE: $29.98
Steven Spielberg’s Next Two Films Set Release Date
DreamWorks and Disney have dated the untitled Tom Hanks-Steven Spielberg Cold War spy thriller for Oct. 16, 2015. The studios have also set Spielberg’s adaptation of Roald Dahl’s children’s book “The BFG” for July 1, 2016. Joel and Ethan Coen…
Williams & Spielberg in Detroit: Full Coverage
“JOHN WILLIAMS & STEVEN SPIELBERG” June 14, 2014, Detroit, MI The Detroit Symphony Orchestra conducted by JOHN WILLIAMS Steven Spielberg, host
Report: John Williams’ ‘Music for Brass’ (World Premiere)
On June 12, the National Brass Ensemble premiered Music for Brass, a new work by John Williams for brass ensemble and percussion. A report on the world premiere of the new Williams piece along with the program notes can be…
‘John Williams’ Film Night’ – Boston, June 6-11
“JOHN WILLIAMS’ FILM NIGHT” June 6, 7, 10 & 11, 2014, Boston, MA The Boston Symphony Orchestra conducted by JOHN WILLIAMS CONCERT PROGRAM (June 6 & 7) Sound the Bells! Theme from Jurassic Park Cadillac of the Skies from Empire…
‘One Night Only: Spielberg and Williams at the DSO’
Hour Detroit interviewed DSO music director Leonard Slatkin about how his friendship with Williams sparked this unique event, and what ticketholders can expect to see at the June 14 concert. “To have both of them on the stage talking about…
New Williams Work for Brass Ensemble to Premiere June 12
A new work by John Williams for brass ensemble and percussion will be premiered on June 12 during a special performance in Sonoma County (California). The piece was commissioned to Williams to celebrate the birth of the National Brass Ensemble,…
John Williams Book Gets Reviewed
Review site Film Music Notes has an article on Emilio Audissino’s book John Williams’s Film Music. The book will be available June 12 on Amazon.com, both as Kindle and paperback edition. “Whether you’re at all interested in film scores—their history,…