John Williams’ Violin Concerto No. 2 was written for and recorded by the venerated composer’s friend and frequent collaborator Anne-Sophie Mutter. Her impassioned world premiere performance was given with the Boston Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Williams, in Tanglewood. In these…
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John Williams’ OBI-WAN KENOBI Theme Released as a Single
Listen to the official studio recording of John Williams’ ‘Obi-Wan’ suite, based on his new theme for the Obi-Wan Kenobi series. Conducted by the Maestro himself on February 7, 2022 in Los Angeles. Discuss this topic in our forums
VIDEO: John Williams Conducts New ‘Obi-Wan Kenobi’ Theme Live at Star Wars Celebration
On May 26, 2022, John Williams conducted the World Premiere of his new theme for OBI-WAN KENOBI at Star Wars Celebration in Anaheim, California. The performance was followed by The Raiders March and The Imperial March, with the surprise appearance…
John Williams and Yo-Yo Ma Talk New Album ‘A Gathering of Friends’
“I’d already learned about this wunderkind who played cello, and was very excited to meet him when he came to the [Boston] Pops for one of our television recordings,” recalls John Williams, renowned composer of unforgettable film scores like Star…
Mike Matessino Talks New ‘SpaceCamp’ and ‘Presumed Innocent’ Releases (Audio Interview at The Legacy of JW)
Producer Mike Matessino talks the latest John Williams expanded reissues just released: the 1986 space adventure film SpaceCamp and the 1990 courtroom drama Presumed Innocent. Hosted by Maurizio Caschetto and Tim Burden. Listen to the Podcast at The Legacy of…
Varèse Sarabande Releases PRESUMED INNOCENT Complete Score
Presumed Innocent: The Deluxe Edition (CD) JOHN WILLIAMS UPC: 888072419094 Release Date: 5/20/2022 Regular price$ 19.99 Samples and order at VareseSarabande.com Presumed Innocent, the debut novel of Scott Turow, was a bestseller upon publication in 1987: a twisty, ultra-smart account…
‘A Gathering of Friends’: New Williams/Yo-Yo Ma Album
LISTEN ON YOUTUBE JOHN WILLIAMS & YO-YO MA REUNITE ON UPCOMING ALBUM, A GATHERING OF FRIENDS, WITH THE NEW YORK PHILHARMONIC – AVAILABLE MAY 20, 2022 New Album Features Premiere Recording of a Revised Version of Williams’ Cello Concerto, Plus…
Intrada Releases SPACECAMP Complete Score
SPACECAMP (2CD) Expanded Original Motion Picture Soundtrack Music Composed and Conducted by JOHN WILLIAMS INTRADA ISC 474 Film Date: 1986 Album Date: 2022 Time: 118:29 Tracks: 37 Retail Price: $30.99 Starts shipping 5/16/2022 Official announcement: In composing the music, I’ve…
Composer Natalie Holt Talks Williams’ ‘Obi-Wan Kenobi’ Theme (UPDATED with New Details)
UPDATE: New interview with Natalie Holt for The Hollywood Reporter: Now on her second major Disney project, the British composer, classically trained violinist and “huge fan of John Williams” will share space in the canon of one of Hollywood’s most…
John Williams in Pittsburgh, April 25, 2022 – Reviews & Photos
‘AN EVENING WITH HONECK & MUTTER & WILLIAMS’ April 25, 2022, Pittsburgh, PA Pittsburgh Orchestra conducted by JOHN WILLIAMS and Manfred Honeck Anne-Sophie Mutter, violin CONCERT PROGRAM Sound the Bells! Violin Concerto No. 2 ENCORE Across the Stars from Attack…