“Creative breakthroughs in the face of personal trauma aren’t unusual in the lives of artists. “It makes or breaks people,” Williams said. “I was young and my wife was very young. Had I been 20 years older, I would’ve been…
Month: April 2016
Pianist Gloria Cheng on Working with John Williams (Audio Interview)
The Indy Cast interviews Grammy award winning pianist and John Williams collaborator Gloria Cheng about their ‘Conversations’ concert piece as well as her work on Star Wars: The Force Awakens and other Williams scores, including Munich, Indiana Jones and the…
John Williams Receives France’s ‘Knight of the Order of Arts and Letters’ Award
On April 19, John Williams was awarded France’s highest arts honor, “L’Ordre National des Arts et Lettres” in a ceremony that took place at the Consulate General of France in Los Angeles, California. Established in 1957, the Order of Arts…
‘The Force Awakens’ Flutist on Working with John Williams
“Mr. Williams prefered to conduct without a click track unless absolutely necessary, so there were times that the music ran a little long as we all emoted together. The most amazing thing I have ever heard a director say to…
New Releases: ‘Jurassic Park’ and ‘Harry Potter’ for Two Pianos
French pianist and composer Enguerrand-Friedrich Lühl has released two new albums of John Williams music performed on piano, featuring the complete score from Jurassic Park, and selections from the first three Harry Potter scores. The Harry Potter compilation was recorded…
Philly Orchestra Conductor Interviews John Williams
Conductor Stéphane Denève interviews John Williams in this promotional video for the Philadelphia Orchestra’s upcoming performances of his music. Discuss this topic in our forums
John Williams at the ‘Wizarding World’ Hollywood Opening Gala
Universal Studios Hollywood Celebrates the Arrival of “The Wizarding World of Harry Potter” with Acclaimed Award-Winning Composer John Williams Conducting the Los Angeles Philharmonic as The Entertainment Capital of L.A. Marks the Immersive Land’s Highly Anticipated Opening UNIVERSAL CITY, Calif.,…
U.S. Marine Band Performs ‘Star Wars: The Force Awakens’ Concert Suite
“The President’s Own” United States Marine Band performs John Williams’ Suite from Star Wars: The Force Awakens, transcribed by Paul Lavender, on March 14, 2016, at The Music Center at Strathmore in North Bethesda, Md. Conducted by Lt.Col. Jason K.…
John Williams’ 1965 composition ‘Essay for Strings’ to be performed July 23
Montalban Theater (Hollywood, CA), July 23, 2016 Hollywood Chamber Orchestra conducted by Lucas Richman The Hollywood Chamber Orchestra is honored to present a rarely heard composition of John Williams, which originally premiered in in December 1965 by André Previn and…