The 2019 edition of Tanglewood’s ‘Film Night’ will be conducted by David Newman, with John Williams as a host, as reported by the BSO website. Williams will introduce a selection of film music, including his own works, which will be performed…
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‘Across the Stars’ Concert to be Performed at Tanglewood
On July 7, 2019, violinist Anne-Sophie Mutter and the Boston Pops Orchestra conducted by David Newman will perform an all-Williams program featuring selections from Williams scores in new arrangements created especially for her by the Maestro. The program is based on…
Williams Writes New Violin Arrangements of Film Themes, Including ‘Across the Stars’ (Listen)
John Williams has written new arrangements for violin and orchestra of some of his film themes, including Cinderella Liberty, Dracula, Schindler’s List, Harry Potter, Across the Stars from Attack of the Clones, Memoirs of a Geisha and Munich. The arrangements were made for…
John Williams’ Vienna Concerts May Be Rescheduled
John Williams might travel to Vienna to conduct the city’s Philharmonic Orchestra as early as next season, according to new information from the venue management. Sources from the Vienna Musikverein said that they’re currently in talks about new dates for…
John Williams Cancels London and Vienna Appearances
“Many of the LSO’s players will miss being conducted by John Williams on Friday, as a number of them have had the privilege of working with this musical genius over the years. But we’ve been told that our audience can expect…
Spielberg Confirmed as a Special Guest for Williams’ Hollywood Bowl Concerts
Steven Spielberg has been confirmed for the John Williams: Maestro of the Movies weekend at the Hollywood Bowl, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, August 31 through September 2. The weekend of movie music celebrates the 40th anniversary of Williams’ Bowl debut…
Baltimore Baseball Team to Host John Williams at Upcoming Game
The Orioles baseball team will host John Williams as a special guest on Monday, June 11, for the club’s 7:05 p.m. ET game against the Boston Red Sox. Williams will throw out the ceremonial first pitch prior to the game, as the Orioles…
John Williams to Conduct the Vienna Philharmonic in November
John Williams will conduct the Vienna Philharmonic on November 3 & 4, 2018 (one week after his London concert), according to the orchestra’s official websites:
John Williams Eager to Reunite with Cleveland Orchestra, Conduct at Severance Hall (Preview)
A longtime friend of the Cleveland Orchestra, the legendary film composer and laureate director of the Boston Pops Orchestra, 86, said his upcoming visit to Cleveland feels extra special because it’s taking place not at Blossom Music Center but, for the first…
Hollywood Bowl 2018 Dates Announced
John Williams’ annual visit to the Hollywood Bowl will take place this year on August 31, September 1 & 2. The Maestro and a yet-to-be-announced conductor will lead the Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra in a program celebrating the 40th anniversary…