The celebration was part of the annual “Presidents at Pops,” the orchestra’s signature fund-raiser – Full article at The Boston Globe
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John Williams’ ‘Rounds’ for Classical Guitar Premieres Tonight
‘Rounds’, John Williams’ first concert piece for classical guitar, will be premiered tonight by Spanish guitarist Pablo Sáinz Villegas at the Parkening International Guitar Competition in Malibu (California). The guitarist was at Williams’ house on Monday polishing details before the premiere. – Full article at the…
‘E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial’ Coming to Blu-ray
New Star Wars Compilation Released in Japan
On July 31, Sony Music Japan will release Star Wars: A Musical Anthology, a compilation of tracks from the original soundtrack releases of the six Star Wars scores, remastered for the Blu-spec CD format.
Star Wars 35th Anniversary Video
This 2012 Memorial Day weekend (USA) marks the 35th Anniversary of George Lucas’ STAR WARS. For this occasion, motion graphics animator and documentary filmmaker, Keith Anderson has produced a short YouTube video tribute, in praise of both George Lucas and…
‘Lincoln’ Score Completed
In an interview at the BMI Film/TV Awards last Wednesday, Williams commented on his score for Steven Spielberg’s Lincoln, which was recently recorded with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra. According to the Maestro, the score uses “the vocabulary of the 19th…
John Williams at the 2012 BMI Awards (Picture Gallery, Interview & Video)
Williams to Conduct the San Diego Symphony in December
On December 7 & 8, 2012, John Williams will conduct the San Diego Symphony Orchestra in a program that will include his Cello Concerto and a selection of his own film scores.
La-La Land Records Reissues John Williams’ JANE EYRE (Updated with Cover and Booklet Page)
From La-La Land Records’ Facebook page: Next Tuesday, May 22, 2012 at 1 PM PST La-La Land Records is releasing 3 new titles – 2 recent video games scores and 1 classic score by John Williams
Williams to Conduct ‘Tintin’, ‘War Horse’, ‘Fenway Fanfare’ in Boston
From BSO.org: The orchestra welcomes Boston Pops Laureate Conductor John Williams to the podium, June 1 and 2, for Film Night, a favorite program for Symphony Hall audiences each year. Mr. Williams, the highly acclaimed composer and conductor behind blockbuster…
Joel Goldsmith, 1957-2012
Composer Joel Goldsmith, the son of legendary Jerry Goldsmith, has passed away at the age of 54. He was the main composer for the TV series Stargate SG-1 and its spin-offs, and had collaborated with his father during the 80s and 90s.
Tanglewood’s 75th Anniversary Gala to be Broadcasted Nationally
PBS will cover Tanglewood’s 75th Anniversary Gala featuring John Williams, Keith Lockhart, and Andris Nelsons as part of its “Great Performances” series for airing on Aug. 10. Additionally, the BSO has just announced plans to stream performances from Boston and Tanglewood on bso.org – More…