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…
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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…
First ‘Force Awakens’ Live Performances Conducted by John Williams to Take Place in Philly on Star Wars Day
John Williams will conduct “March of the Resistance” and “Rey’s Theme” from Star Wars: The Force Awakens, and “Throne Room and Finale” from Star Wars at the all-Williams music concert by the Philadelphia Orchestra on May 4. According to the…
John Williams to Appear at Wizarding World Hollywood Grand Opening at Universal Studios
A new magical world is lying in wait. The Wizarding World of Harry Potter opens on 7 April at Universal Studios Hollywood. And to celebrate, Harry Potter actors Warwick Davis, Tom Felton, Evanna Lynch, James Phelps and Oliver Phelps will…
Williams Attends Performance of His ‘Violin Concerto’ in Boston
Boston Pops laureate conductor John Williams was at Symphony Hall on Friday to hear his Violin Concerto performed by Gil Shaham. The performance, conducted by Stéphane Denève, was part of the BSO’s Casual Friday Series, which allowed for casual attire,…
John Williams Honored at LA Children’s Chorus Gala Bel Canto
John Williams was among the four personalities honored by the Los Angeles Children’s Chorus (LACC) on March 16 at Gala Bel Canto, its annual fundraiser, which took place at the Millennium Biltmore Hotel in downtown Los Angeles. The celebration, hosted…
‘The Force Awakens’ Home Video Release to Include 7-Minute Music Documentary
The home video release of Star Wars: The Force Awakens, available digitally on April 1, and on Blu-ray/DVD on April 5, will include a short documentary feature on the music for the film, in which John Williams “shares personal insights of…
John Williams at the 88th Academy Awards
Composer Ennio Morricone mentioned John Williams in his acceptance speech as he received his first ever Oscar on Feb. 28 at the Dolby Theater in Los Angeles. After thanking the Academy for the “prestigious acknowledgement”, the composer of Quentin Tarantino’s…
John Williams Talks Oscar Nominations at Pre-Academy Awards Event
John Williams spoke briefly about his 50th nomination for the Academy Awards at the Society of Composers & Lyricists’ annual reception honoring the Oscar nominees for Best Score and Song, which was held Saturday 27 at Cafe La Boheme in…