The official page for Gloria Cheng’s CD and film project featuring John Williams’ “Conversations” for piano solo is now available on Facebook. The album, which will be released on February 10, 2015, will also include new piano works by Bruce…
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Williams Conducts New Version of ‘Star-Spangled Banner’ (Video)
On July 4th, John Williams conducted a new arrangement for orchestra and chorus of “The Star Spangled Banner” to mark its 200th anniversary, as part of the “A Capitol Fourth” Independence Day celebration concert. Williams lead the National Symphony Orchestra,…
Reminder: Williams to Debut New Version of US Anthem Today
John Williams is debuting a new arrangement of “The Star-Spangled Banner” featuring choirs, trumpets, an orchestra and cannons on the National Mall, as part of the “A Capitol Fourth” Independence Day celebration concert.
John Williams’ ‘Scherzo for Piano and Orchestra’ World Premiere (Video)
On July 1, the China Philharmonic Orchestra with pianist Lang Lang premiered “Scherzo for Piano and Orchestra”, a new work by John Williams commissioned by the Music in the Summer Air Festival. The piece was premiered at the Poly Theatre…
New Recording of Theme from ‘Schindler’s List’ Conducted by Williams
Violinist Glenn Dicterow’s latest album, released last month as a CD (vol.1) and digital download (complete collection), includes a live recording of John Williams’ theme from Schindler’s List conducted by the Maestro himself in 2006. You can purchase the Williams…
Star Wars Musical (Disney Parody)
Star Wars Musical is a parody of Episode IV: A New Hope, adapting Classic Disney songs, including “A Whole New World” and “When You Wish Upon a Star”, and mashing them up with John Williams’ Star Wars Themes. Dedicated fans,…
New Release of Williams’ ‘Trumpet Concerto’
Finnish label Pilfink Records has released a new recording of John Williams’ Concerto for Trumpet and Orchestra, peformed by the Finnish Radio Symphony under Dima Slobodeniouk, with Jouko Harjanne on trumpet. The album also includes Finnish composer Arttu Sipila’s Trumpet…
Remembering ‘Empire of the Sun’ with Mike Matessino (70-minute Audio Interview)
Tim Burten interviews album producer Mike Matessino to coincide with the new 2CD limited edition release of John Williams’ Empire of the Sun, discussing the movie and music in detail, with numerous cue commentaries and revealing the unique scoring and…
John Williams’ ‘Conversations’ for Piano Solo to be Released February 10
(More photos at Gloria Cheng’s Facebook page) Pianist Gloria Cheng has announced that her album ‘Montage’ featuring John Williams’ ‘Conversations’ for piano solo will be released on CD on February 10, 2015. The album will also include piano works by…
Williams, Dudamel, Santaolalla to Gather at AMPAS’ Film Music Event
Press Release: The Academy Steps Behind the Score with Composers Gustavo Dudamel, Gustavo Santaolalla and John Williams LOS ANGELES, CA – Composers Gustavo Dudamel, Gustavo Santaolalla and John Williams will gather at the Academy for “Behind the Score: The Art…
JWFan Exclusive: Producer Mike Matessino on the Making of ‘Empire of the Sun’ 2CD
EMPIRE OF THE SUN: BRINGING BACK A LOST BOY by Mike Matessino Producing the “Expanded Archival Collection” of Empire of the Sun for La-La Land Records and Warner Bros. has been a privilege and a delight of the highest order.…
JWFan Exclusive: ‘Empire of the Sun’ – Cue List and Additional Notes
EMPIRE OF THE SUN – Cue List and Additional Notes by Mike Matessino The following CD track list for Empire of the Sun includes each cue’s reel and part number, session slate numbers (in order of editorial usage), 1987 recording…