LONDON — Oscar-winning composer John Barry, who wrote the scores for “Out of Africa” and numerous Bond films including “Goldfinger”, has died at the age of 77, his family said Monday- Full article at AFP
In Kenya, the advent of M-Pesa, a mobile money service, has transformed various sectors, including online gambling. This change has led to the rise of M-Pesa online casinos which have become a prominent feature of the country's digital entertainment landscape. These casinos provide a platform for players to deposit, wager, and withdraw funds directly from their mobile phones, eliminating the need for traditional banking methods. The simplicity and convenience offered by M-Pesa have attracted a large number of users, thereby stimulating the growth of the online gambling sector in Kenya. Furthermore, M-Pesa's integration with online casinos has fostered financial inclusion by enabling users, including those without access to traditional banking systems, to participate in online gaming. With its emphasis on security, ease, and speed of transactions, M-Pesa continues to contribute significantly to the online casino industry, marking a pivotal shift in how Kenyans engage in online gaming.
New Brass and Percussion Recording Featuring Premieres of 3 Pieces by John Williams
San Francisco Symphony member Jonathan Ring reports on a new release by The Bay Brass on the Harmonia Mundi label. The CD is now available for pre-order on Amazon.com – Full track listing and additional info below:
Hollywood Bowl, August 28 & 29, 2010
Hollywood Bowl, CA August 28 & 29, 2010 Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra Conducted by JOHN WILLIAMS ‘John Williams and the Music of the Movies’
Cincinnati, August 7, 2010
Riverbend Music Center, Cincinnati, OH August 7, 2010 The Cincinnati Pops Orchestra Conducted by JOHN WILLIAMS ‘A Movie Music Spectacular’
Tanglewood, August 3, 2010
Koussevitzky Music Shed, Lenox, MA August 3, 2010 Boston Symphony Orchestra, Boston Pops Orchestra and Tanglewood Music Center Orchestra Conducted by Keith Lockhart, Stefan Asbury, Julian Kuerti and JOHN WILLIAMS Featuring Yo-Yo Ma and James Taylor ‘Tanglewood on Parade’
Boston, May 11-14, 2010
Boston Symphony Hall, Boston, MA May 11-14, 2010 The Boston Symphony Orchestra Conducted by JOHN WILLIAMS ‘Hooray for Hollywood’
Fort Worth, April 20, 2010
Bass Hall, Fort Worth, Texas April 20, 2010 The Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra Conducted by JOHN WILLIAMS ‘John Williams – A Celestial evening’ (Including Behind the Scenes Rehearsal)
HARRY POTTER AND THE SORCERER’S STONE (2001) – Complete Cue List
Los Angeles, October 16-18, 2009
Walt Disney Concert Hall, Los Angeles, CA October 16, 17 & 18, 2009 The Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra Conducted by JOHN WILLIAMS ‘John Williams: Music from the City of Angels
‘On Willows and Birches’ (Harp Concerto) Reviews
From the World Premiere performance by the Boston Symphony Orchestra conducted by James Levine, with Ann Hobson Pilot on Harp:
Cincinnati, September 11-13, 2009
Cincinnati Pops Music Hall September 11-13, 2009 The Cincinnati Pops Orchestra conducted by Jack Everly Anthony Daniels, Narrator ‘A John Williams Spectacular’ Star Wars Suite edited and compiled by Erich Kunzel
Hollywood Bowl, September 4 & 5, 2009
Hollywood Bowl, CA Friday, Sept. 4 and Saturday, Sept. 5, 2009 Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra Conducted by JOHN WILLIAMS ‘John Williams and the Music of the Movies’