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‘Across the Stars’: Williams/Mutter Collaboration album to be released August 30th – New Single: “Yoda’s Theme”
ACROSS THE STARS Anne-Sophie Mutter / John Williams The Recording Arts Orchestra of Los Angeles Label: Deutsche Grammophon Release Date: August 30, 2019 TRACK LIST 01. Rey’s Theme (From “Star Wars: The Force Awakens”) 02. Yoda’s Theme (From “Star Wars: The Empire…
William Ross on Adapting John Williams’ Music for ‘Galaxy’s Edge’
“I think John couldn’t resist the feeling of, well, that needs its own special musical theme,” said composer William Ross. “It didn’t have anything to do with money or legacy or anything. It was about: Oh, there’s some unfinished business…
Intrada Releases MONSIGNOR Expanded Edition
MONSIGNOR (1982) Expanded Original Motion Picture Soundtrack Music Composed and Conducted By JOHN WILLIAMS LONDON SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA INTRADA ISC 430 Barcode: 720258543004 Retail Price: $19.99 SHIPPING 6/6/2019 Intrada’s latest release from 20th Century Fox and UMG is an expanded edition of…
David Newman Talks John Williams (New Audio Interview)
American composer and conductor David Newman talks about the music of John Williams and its ties to the rich musical legacy of his father Alfred Newman. Listen to the interview at The Legacy of John Williams Discuss this topic in…
‘The Baton: A John Williams Musical Journey’ Podcast Reaches 25th Episode
John Williams’ final television project in the 1970s teamed him with director Delbert Mann again, this time for “Jane Eyre.” Williams composed this score while on a break from working on “Fiddler on the Roof,” and the love Williams had…
‘Anything Goes: Fortune, Glory and the Music of a Hero’ (New Article at The Legacy of John Williams)
A look back to John Williams’ lively, exciting score for Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom on the 35th anniversary of its theatrical release. Anything Goes: Fortune, Glory and the Music of a Hero (The Legacy of John Williams)…
John Williams in Disneyland: The Story Behind His ‘Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge’ Theme
For only the second time in more than four decades of “Star Wars” music, legendary composer John Williams has written a new theme for a “Star Wars” project that is distinct from his film scores for those galaxies far, far…
Williams to Start Recording ‘The Rise of Skywalker’ Next Month (Interview with Sandy DeCrescent)
According to a LinkedIn interview with orchestra contractor Sandy DeCrescent, Williams will start recording the score for Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker in June. Sandy DeCrescent celebrates 50 years as an orchestra contractor. At one point she worked with…
Leonard Slatkin Talks John Williams (Audio Interview)
Maestro Slatkin talks with The Legacy of John Williams about his personal friendship with the composer, offering also thoughtful considerations about Williams’ music. He also talks about the incredible legacy of his own family and how it crossed paths with…
Williams to Conduct New Violin and Orchestra Arrangements at Tanglewood
Join the Boston Pops for the first of three programs this summer, celebrating the art of John Williams. Drawing from her recent recording “Across the Stars,” the great violinist Anne-Sophie Mutter performs selections from Mr. Williams’ iconic scores, in brilliant…
Williams ‘has so far written about 25 minutes of score’ for ‘The Rise of Skywalker’ (New Interview)
According to an interview published on May 9 in British newspaper The Times, John Williams has watched an early cut of The Rise of Skywalker, which he liked “very much”, “and has so far written about 25 minutes of…