John Williams’ War Horse and The Adventures of Tintin have been nominated for the 84th Academy Awards in the Original Score category, along with Ludovic Bource’s The Artist, Howard Shore’s Hugo and Alberto Iglesias’ Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy. These are Mr.…
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Sony to Release ‘Happy Birthday Variations’ on New Williams Compilation
On February 28, Sony Classical will release the compilation album John Williams: A Celebration! An 80th Birthday Tribute (not to be confused with Decca’s compilation to be released on the same month), which includes the premiere release of Variations on Happy Birthday. The album can…
NBC Debuts Updated Versions of Williams’ Themes (Video Now Available)
NBC’s “The Today Show” and “Meet the Press” debuted updated versions of their respective opening themes on Monday, January 16. According to a recent article at the Wall Street Journal, last year the network hired Williams to “freshen up” the…
Williams Already Working on ‘Lincoln’
According to his personal assistant, John Williams “has just commenced composing a major new film score (Lincoln), which will keep him fully occupied for the next 6 months.” Williams said in a recent interview published in the LA Times that “he has…
‘War Horse’ Score Nominated for the BAFTAs
John Williams’ score for War Horse has been nominated for the 2012 Orange British Academy Film Awards (BAFTA) in the Best Original Music category. Also nominated are The Artist (Ludovic Bource), The Girl with the Dragon Tatoo (Trent Reznor &…
Los Angeles, January 15, 2012 (‘Tintin’ and ‘War Horse’ Concert Premiere)
January 15, 2012, Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, Los Angeles The Young Musicians Foundation’s Debut Orchestra Conducted by Richard Kaufman, Teddy Abrams, Michael Tilson Thomas, Joey Newman and JOHN WILLIAMS “57th Anniversary Gala Concert and Dinner”
WAR HORSE (2011) – Complete Cue List
By Jason LeBlanc (original post & discussion)
Steven Spielberg: ‘John Williams makes me look good’
“John is the most important collaborator I’ve ever had in my career. He makes me look good, he makes my films look better. I get a lot of credit that should be going to John. But I’ve kept the people…
Decca Re-releases Williams/Boston Pops Compilation
“Released to mark the 80th birthday of John Williams, the much-lauded American composer, conductor and pianist. This two CD compilation presents almost 2 ½ hours of memorable tunes in magnificent arrangements performed with tremendous verve and panache by John Williams…
LA Times Interviews Williams and Spielberg
“At the time of this interview, Williams was polishing a quartet for the Boston Symphony Orchestra, which will celebrate his birthday this year with performances of his music by artists including cellist Yo-Yo Ma and opera singer Jessye Norman; he had just finished updating themes for…
‘Tintin’ Oscar Promo Includes Unreleased Music (Confirmed)
JWFan has confirmed that the official ‘For Your Consideration’ promotional release of The Adventures of Tintin contains a total of 8 minutes of music not included in the original soundtrack album. A complete breakdown of all the music on the promo…
‘War Horse’ and ‘Tintin’ World Premiere Performances – Press Release
John Williams Debuts Movie Score Selections from The Adventures of Tintin and War Horse at Young Musicians Foundation Gala Concert Jan 04, 2012 (BUSINESS WIRE) — Young Musicians Foundation: WHAT: Famed composer John Williams has selected the Young Musicians Foundation’s Annual…