John Williams will discuss his music for the concert hall in an interview with Jim Svejda this Thursday, April 25 at 8 p.m. on Los Angeles’ Classical KUSC 91.5 FM. On Sunday, April 28, KUSC will re-run Svejda’s interview with Williams discussing Lincoln,…
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New Recording of Williams’ ‘Elegy for Cello and Orchestra’
A new recording of Williams’ Elegy for Cello and Orchestra has been released as part of the album We’ll Paint You a Rainbow, a compilation of songs and themes about peace produced by world-renowned cellist Lynn Harrell and his wife, the…
Michael Giacchino: ‘John Williams Should score Episode VII’
Oscar-winning composer Michael Giacchino wants John Williams to return to the Star Wars saga. Giacchino, who has composed the scores for each of J.J. Abrams films so far, was expected to collaborate with the ‘Episode VII’ director once again. “One of the…
Universal Releases ‘Jurassic Park’ 20th Anniversary Soundtrack Including 4 Unreleased Tracks
Universal Music has announced the digital release of the Original Motion Picture Soundtrack of Jurassic Park, which includes John Williams’ newly remastered music from the film, as well as four bonus tracks (a total of 11 minutes of unreleased music).
Williams to Conduct the Louisville Orchestra Next Year
On January 18, 2014, John Williams will conduct the Louisville Orchestra in a special benefit concert at the Kentucky Center’s Whitney Hall in Louisville, Kentucky. Single tickets go on sale to the public Sept. 3. – An Evening with John Williams –…
JWFan members Tim Burden and John Takis discuss ‘The Fury’ on the latest “Movie Magic”
John Takis and Tim Burden celebrate the 35th Anniversary of The Fury by chatting about this classic John Williams score. Clips from the new Twilight Time Blu-ray and La-La Land Records CD are showcased throughout, proving the sheer brilliance and…
Williams to Conduct the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra in Special Benefit Concert, June 4
Baltimore, Md. March 06, 2013 – The Baltimore Symphony Orchestra (BSO) today announced that five-time Academy Award-winning composer John Williams will conduct the BSO in a special benefit concert on Tuesday, June 4 at 8 p.m. at the Joseph Meyerhoff Symphony…
La-La Land Reissues THE FURY
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The Oscars Get Bitten By ‘Jaws’
John Williams didn’t win an Academy Award on Sunday night (Mycheal Danna took the best original score Oscar for “Life of Pi”) but the composer’s work almost stole the show when the telecast’s producers used his “Jaws” theme to cut…
CNN Interviews Williams (Video)
Composer John Williams tells cinematic stories through music Full transcript at TodaysTHV.com
‘Lincoln’ Wins Best Drama Score at IFMCA Awards
FEBRUARY 21, 2013 — The International Film Music Critics Association (IFMCA) announces its list of winners for excellence in musical scoring in 2012. Unlike in previous years, where one score has taken multiple victories, the main film prizes are split…
Report: John Williams at the YMF Gala
On Feb. 9 the multi-award winning composer (and 2004 Rose Parade grand marshal) dazzled the virtuosi of the Young Musicians Foundation’s Debut Orchestra by conducting them in their 58th anniversary gala concert at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion. – Full article…