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Composer André Previn Dies at 89
Oscar-winning film composer and symphony orchestra conductor André Previn died Thursday at his home in Manhattan, his manager confirmed to the New York Times. He was 89. The former enfant terrible of motion picture scoring and accomplished jazz pianist was honored with…
New Williams Arrangement of ‘Leaving Home’ from Superman at this Year’s Oscars (VIDEO)
The Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra conducted by Gustavo Dudamel performed a new arrangement of ‘Leaving Home’ from Superman: The Movie accompanying this year’s In Memoriam montage at the Academy Awards. The four-minute piece, derived from the cue of the same…
Mike Matessino talks ‘Superman: The Movie’ 3CD Set (Audio Interview) UPDATE: Part Two Now Available
A Conversation with Mike Matessino on Superman 40th Anniversary Soundtrack Part 1 – Mike Matessino talks to The Legacy of John Williams‘s editor Maurizio Caschetto and radio presenter/concert producer Tim Burden about the Superman: The Movie 40th Anniversay Remastered Edition, also…
Director Stanley Donen Dies at 94
Stanley Donen, the director of such stylish and exuberant films as Singin’ in the Rain, Funny Face and Two for the Road and the last surviving helmer of note from Hollywood’s golden age, has died at 94. – Full obituary at…
VIDEO: Mike Matessino Revealing the First Generation Scoring Masters for ‘Superman: The Movie’
March 12, 2018: Neil Bulk recording a bit of the day the 2-inch 24-track first generation scoring masters for Superman: The Movie by John Williams arrived at Warner Bros. Studios in Burbank. Superman: The Movie 40th Anniversary Edition is now available from…
John Williams’ Theme for ‘Solo’, La-La Land’s ‘Harry Potter’ Box Set and Varèse’s ‘Dracula’ Release, Among This Year IFMCA Winners
INTERNATIONAL FILM MUSIC CRITICS ASSOCIATION ANNOUNCES WINNERS OF 2018 IFMCA AWARDS; “SOLO” TAKES SCORE OF THE YEAR, MULTIPLE WINS FOR JOHN POWELL, JAMES NEWTON HOWARD FEBRUARY 21, 2018 — The International Film Music Critics Association (IFMCA) announces its list of…
New Podcast on La-La Land’s ‘Superman: The Movie’ 3CD Set
CapedWonder.com‘s Jim Bowers and Jay Towers along with JWFan’s Amer Zahid discuss the new Superman: The Movie 40th Anniversary Remastered Edition in the latest Caped Wonder Superman Podcast. Check it out for some unique insight (specifically on the new Fortress of…
SUPERMAN: THE MOVIE 40th Anniversary Remastered Edition 3-CD Set Now Available from La-La Land Records
SUPERMAN: THE MOVIE – 40th ANNIV. LIMITED EDITION (3-CD SET) LLLCD 1478 Music Composed and Conducted by John Williams Performed by the LONDON SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA Limited Edition of 5000 Units RETAIL PRICE: $34.98 Order now at La-La Land Records STARTS…
John Williams’ 2019 Concert Schedule
(The list includes Williams’ appearances as conductor, host or special guest, as well as the Boston ‘Film Night Tributes’ conducted by Keith Lockhart, and Tanglewood’s ‘Across the Stars’ concert, where he may appear as a guest). MIAMI ‘A Celebration of…
Williams to Conduct Miami’s ‘New World Symphony’ Orchestra, March 2, 2019
The New World Symphony will hold its 31st Anniversary Gala titled “A Celebration of John Williams” on Saturday, March 2. The event, chaired by Will Osborne and Karen Bechtel, will feature John Williams in attendance, showcasing music from his best-known…
David Newman to Conduct this Year’s Hollywood Bowl Concerts, with Williams as Special Guest
This summer’s John Williams: Maestro of the Movies’ program at the Hollywood Bowl will be conducted by David Newman, with John Williams attending the performances as Special Guest. Newman will lead the Los Angeles Philharmonic in three concerts featuring the…