On July 4, John Williams conducted the National Philharmonic Orchestra in a selection from his score to Lincoln as part of this this year’s A Capitol Fourth. A video of Williams’ performance is now available on YouTube. Discuss this topic in our…
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John Williams Honored by Education Through Music-LA; Reveals Steven Spielberg Played Clarinet on ‘Jaws’ Theme
Los Angeles made a strong case for improvisation Sunday night at the Skirball Cultural Center in Los Angeles as it honored venerable composer John Williams and music educator Linda Mouradian. Composer Michael Giacchino, best known for scoring Pixar’s Up and…
John Williams to be Honored with Music Teacher
On Sunday, November 4, Education Through Music-Los Angeles (ETM-LA) will host its 7th Annual Benefit Gala. Supporters from the music, film, education and Los Angeles communities will gather to honor legendary Academy Award-winning composer John Williams and music teacher (Los Angeles Unified…
Williams Conducts ‘Olympic Fanfare’ on ‘A Capitol Fourth’
On July 4, John Williams conducted a performance of his “Olympic Fanfare and Theme” as part of “A Capitol Fourth”, an annual concert performed on the west lawn of the Capitol Building in Washington, D.C., in celebration of the Independence Day. An audience recording of the…
Williams to Headline July 4 Celebration
WASHINGTON (AP) – Actor Matthew Broderick, country singer Josh Turner, composer John Williams and a dozen U.S. Olympic athletes will be among the headliners for this year’s July Fourth celebration on the National Mall.
John Williams at the 2012 BMI Awards (Picture Gallery, Interview & Video)
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…
John Williams, Boston Pops Perform ‘Fanfare for Fenway’ in Tribute to Park’s 100th Anniversary (Video)
On Friday April 20, John Williams and the Boston Pops premiered “Fanfare for Fenway” as part of the Red Sox commemoration of their 100th year in Fenway’s Park. The Pops conducted by Keith Lochart also performed Williams’ arrangement of “The…
HAPPY 80th BIRTHDAY, MAESTRO!
John Williams was born 80 years ago today! In celebration of Mr. Williams’ anniversary, JWFan will compile the best articles, podcasts and videos honoring the Maestro and his career. Happy Birthday, John Williams!
Spielberg and Williams to be Honored in TCM Special
PRESS RELEASE: Turner Classic Movies and American Film Institute to Launch Quarterly Specials: TCM Presents: AFI’s Master Class – The Art of Collaboration Longtime Collaborators Steven Spielberg and John Williams to be Honored in TCM Special, Premiering Nov. 15