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London’s Royal Philharmonic Performs the Music of John Williams (Videos)
“JOHN WILLIAMS: A TRIBUTE TO THE WORLD’S LEADING COMPOSER” October 10, 2014, Royal Albert Hall, London, UK The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra conducted by Robert Ziegler
New Williams Concert Work: ‘A Toast!’
A Toast!, a new concert piece written by John Williams, opened a special Gala Concert on September 23 celebrating the arrival of Andris Nelsons as new Music Director of the Boston Symphony Orchestra. BSO’s Principal Trombone Toby Oft wrote about…
Williams to Begin Work on STAR WARS: EPISODE VII in Two Weeks
During his October 4 concert in Milwaukee, and as an introduction to his performance of The Throne Room and End Title from Star Wars, John Williams revealed that “in about two weeks” he would start working on the score to…
Williams Conducts Milwaukee Symphony – Review & Video
“AN EVENING WITH JOHN WILLIAMS” October 4, 2014, Milwaukee, WI The Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra conducted by JOHN WILLIAMS UPDATE: Milwaukee Symphony principal bassoonist on performing with John Williams CONCERT PROGRAM The Cowboys Overture Excerpts from Close Encounters of the Third…
Journal Sentinel Interviews John Williams
Composing a score is like writing prose and rewriting it six times, Williams said. Watching a film as he works, “I try to ask a simple question: What do I think the film should sound like?” he said. “One follows…
L.A. Philharmonic Tribute to John Williams: Reviews & Photos
“A CELEBRATION OF JOHN WILLIAMS: OPENING GALA CONCERT” September 30, 2014, Walt Disney Concert Hall, Los Angeles, CA The Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra conducted by Gustavo Dudamel JOHN WILLIAMS, special guest conductor U.S. Army Herald Trumpets Los Angeles Children’s Chorus…
Williams to Conduct San Diego Symphony in January
John Williams will conduct the San Diego Symphony Orchestra on January 30 & 31, 2015, in a program that will include selections from E.T., Indiana Jones, Star Wars and a suite from Memoirs of a Geisha featuring cellist Johannes Moser. More…
New ‘Home Alone’ Live-to-Picture Shows this December
Following last year’s premiere show by the Cleveland Symphony, several orchestras across the US will perform John Williams’ Home Alone score live to projection this December. The list of cities includes Nashville, San Francisco, Detroit and Boston, with more possibly…
LA Philharmonic Kicks Off Season with ‘A John Williams Celebration’ at Walt Disney Hall, 9/30 (UPDATED)
UPDATE: Gala info sheet & Electronic invite (PDF) The Los Angeles Philharmonic, led by Music Director Gustavo Dudamel, kicks off its 2014/15 season in grand fashion with a celebration of the greatest film composer of all time at the Opening…
John Williams at the Hollywood Bowl – Concert Program, Videos & Backstage Photos
“JOHN WILLIAMS: MAESTRO OF THE MOVIES” August 29 & 30, 2014, Hollywood Bowl, CA The Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra conducted by JOHN WILLIAMS Cal State Fullerton University Singers Los Angeles Children’s Chorus Robert DeMaine, cello Bing Wang, violin Seth MacFarlane,…
‘Hook’ Actor Robin Williams Dies
Beloved actor Robin Williams was found dead on Monday, police reported. He was 63. The apparent cause of death was suicide, authorities said. According to his publicist, Williams had been battling severe depression. – Full article at The Huffington Post…