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The list includes concert works composed by John Williams, with world premiere details and recording availability. A YouTube link is included for the unreleased pieces, when available.<\/p>\n

2025<\/p>\n

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Serenade for Horn and Strings
\n<\/strong>Written in 2011 in memory of hornist Jesse Clevengers’s mother, Alice Render
\nPremiered on October 26, 2025 in Vallejo, CA (Marc Taddei\/Vallejo Symphony Orchestra)
\nConcert review<\/a>
\n\u203a Unreleased<\/em><\/p>\n

When the World Was Waltzing<\/strong>
\nCelebrating the 200th birthday of Johann Strauss
\nPremiered on October 25, 2025 in Vienna, Austria (Manfred Honeck\/Vienna Symphony Orchestra)
\nConcert review<\/a>
\n\u203a Unreleased<\/em><\/p>\n

Concerto for Piano and Orchestra<\/strong>
\nComposed for Emanuel Ax
\nPremiered on July 26, 2025 at Tanglewood (Andris Nelsons\/Boston Symphony Orchestra)
\nConcert review<\/a>
\n\u203a Unreleased
\n<\/em>\u203a Video<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

2023<\/p>\n

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Fanfare for the Vienna Philharmonic Ball<\/strong>
\nComposed for the Vienna Philharmonic Ball
\nPremiered on January 19, 2023 at the Musikverein (Andris Nelsons\/Vienna Philharmonic)
\n\u203a Unreleased<\/em><\/p>\n

2022<\/p>\n

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Centennial Overture<\/strong>
\nComposed in celebration of the 100th Anniversary of the Hollywood Bowl
\nPremiered on June 3, 2022 at the Hollywood Bowl (John Williams\/Los Angeles Philharmonic)
\n\u203a Unreleased
\n<\/em>\u203a Video<\/a><\/strong>
\n<\/em><\/p>\n

Fanfare for Solo Trumpet<\/strong>
\nComposed for the reopening of the David Geffen Hall at the Lincoln Center in New York City
\nPremiered on March, 2022 in New York City (NY Philharmonic Principal Trumpet Christopher Martin)
\n\u203a Unreleased
\n<\/em>\u203a<\/p>\n

2021<\/p>\n

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Violin Concerto No. 2<\/strong>
\nComposed for Anne-Sophie Mutter
\nPremiered on July 24, 2021 at Tanglewood (John Williams\/Boston Symphony – Anne-Sophie Mutter, violin) – Listen on YouTube<\/a>
\n\u203a Available on Violin Concerto No. 2 and Selected Film Themes<\/a>
\n(John Williams\/Boston Symphony – Anne-Sophie Mutter, violin)<\/em>
\n\u203a World Premiere Reviews (includes program notes)<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Prelude for Piano and Orchestra<\/strong>
\nNew \u2018Prelude\u2019 for Williams’ Scherzo for Piano and Orchestra (2014)
\nPremiered on June 21, 2021 in Barcelona, Spain (Marc\/Tim\u00f3n\/Orquestra Simf\u00f2nica del Vall\u00e8s – Gloria Cheng, piano)
\n\u203a World Premiere (video)<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Overture to the Oscars<\/strong>
\nPremiered on August 13, 2021 at Tanglewood (John Williams\/Boston Pops)
\n\u203a World Premiere (video)<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

2018<\/p>\n

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Highwood\u2019s Ghost, An Encounter for Cello, Harp and Orchestra<\/strong>
\nComposed for Yo-Yo Ma and Jessica Zhou
\nPremiered on August 19, 2018 at Tanglewood (Andris Nelsons\/Boston Symphony – Yo-Yo Ma, cello – Jessica Zhou, Harp) – Listen on YouTube<\/a>
\nConducted by John Williams at Tanglewood during the Bernstein Centennial Celebration
\n\u203a Unreleased<\/em>
\n\u203a World Premiere report (includes program notes)<\/a>
\n<\/strong>\u203a The Bernstein Centennial Celebration at Tanglewood (Video<\/a> – Report<\/a>)<\/strong><\/p>\n

2017<\/p>\n

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“Markings” for solo violin, strings, and harp<\/strong>
\nComposed for Anne-Sophie Mutter
\nPremiered on July 16, 2017 at Tanglewood (Andris Nelsons\/Boston Symphony – Anne-Sophie Mutter, violin) – Listen on YouTube<\/a>
\n\u203a Unreleased<\/em>
\n\u203a News<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

2015<\/p>\n

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Just Down West Street\u2026on the left<\/strong>
\nCommissioned by the Tanglewood Music Center
\nPremiered on July 5, 2015 at Tanglewood (Tanglewood Music Center Orchestra)
\n\u203a Unreleased
\n<\/em>\u203a Video<\/strong><\/a>
\n\u203a News<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

2014<\/p>\n

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A Toast!<\/strong>
\nBrass fanfare composed for Andris Nelsons, new Music Director of the Boston Symphony Orchestra
\nPremiered on September 23, 2014 in Boston (Andris Nelsons\/Boston Symphony)
\n\u203a Unreleased<\/em>
\n\u203a News<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

Scherzo for Piano and Orchestra<\/strong>
\nComposed for the Music in the Summer Air festival
\nPremiered on July 1, 2014 in Beijing, China (Long You\/China Philharmonic – Lang Lang, piano), and on July 4, 2014 in Shanghai, China (Long You\/Shanghai Philharmonic – Li Jian, piano)
\n\u203a Unreleased
\n<\/em>\u203a \u00a0Video<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Music for Brass
\n<\/strong>Work for brass ensemble and percussion
\nComposed for the National Brass Ensemble
\nPremiered on June 12, 2014 in Sonoma County (National Brass Ensemble)
\n\u203a Available on Gabrieli<\/a> (2015)<\/em>
\n\u203a News<\/a><\/strong>
\n\u203a World Premiere report (includes program notes)<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

2013<\/p>\n

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Conversations<\/strong>
\nFour-movement piece for Piano Solo
\nThe first two movements premiered at Tanglewood\u00a0 (<\/strong>August 10, 2012<\/a>) and the\u00a0Mendocino Music Festival in California (July 22, 2013<\/a>). Third and Fourth movements premiered in November on the Piano Spheres series in Los Angeles on November 12, 2013<\/a> (Gloria Cheng, Piano)
\n\u203a Available on Montage: Great Fim Composers and the Piano<\/a> (2015)<\/em>
\n(Gloria Cheng, piano)
\n<\/em>\u203a Video<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0(Conversations III)
\n\u203a Program notes, interview and reviews<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

Fanfare ‘For the President’s Own’<\/strong>
\nComposed for the 215th anniversary of the United States Marine Band
\nPremiered on May 26, 2013 at the Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts in Fairfax County, Virginia (Michael J. Colburn\/United States Marine Band)
\nRecorded on July 3, 2013 in the John Philip Sousa Band Hall at the Marine Barracks Annex in southeast Washington, D.C. (John Williams\/United States Marine Band)
\n\u203a Unreleased
\n<\/em>\u203a Video<\/strong><\/a>
\n\u203a News<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

2012
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Rounds<\/strong>
\nComposed for Spanish guitarist Pablo S\u00e1inz Villegas
\nPremiered on June 2, 2012 at the Parkening International Guitar Competition in Malibu (Pablo S\u00e1inz Villegas)
\n\u203a Available on Americano<\/a><\/em>
\n\u203a Video<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

Fanfare for Fenway
\n<\/strong>3-minute piece composed in celebration of the 100th anniversary of Fenway Park
\n<\/a>Premiered on April 20, 2012 at Fenway Park in Boston (John Williams\/Boston Pops)
\nRecorded on March 24, 2012 at the Boston Symphony Hall (John Williams\/Members of the Boston Pops)
\n\u203a Available on <\/em>John Williams for Winds – Music for Cinema and Beyond
\n<\/strong><\/em><\/a>(Kenneth W. Megan\/The Unite<\/em>d States Coast Guard Band)<\/em>
\n\u203a Live recording available on 2012 Midwest Clinic: The United States Air Force Band Chamber Ensembles
\n<\/a>(Shanti Simon Nolan\/The United States Air Force Band Chamber Ensembles)
\n<\/a><\/em>\u203a John Williams interview
\n<\/a><\/strong>\u203a BSO Bass Trombonist Talks ‘Fenway Fanfare’<\/a>
\n<\/a><\/strong>\u203a Videos<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

2011
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Quartet La Jolla
\n<\/strong>Chamber piece for violin, cello, clarinet and harp
\nCommissioned for the 25th anniversary of the La Jolla chamber music festival SummerFest
\nPremiered on August 20, 2011 at the Sherwood Auditorium
\n\u203a Unreleased<\/em>
\n\u203a Interview<\/strong><\/a>
\n\u203a Video<\/a><\/strong>
\n\u203a Review<\/a> <\/strong>(premiere)
\n<\/a>\u203a Program Notes<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

A Young Person’s Guide To The Cello
\n<\/strong>Short \u2018comical\u2019 cello piece composed for Lynn Harrell
\n\u203a Unreleased<\/em>
\n\u203a Video #1
\n<\/a><\/strong>\u203a Video #2<\/a><\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n

Concerto for Oboe and Orchestra
\n<\/strong>Composed for Keisuke Wakao
\nPremiered on May 25, 2011 in Boston (John Williams\/Boston Pops – Keisuke Wakao, Oboe)
\n\u203a Available as a Digital Release<\/a> (2013)
\n<\/a>(John Williams\/Boston Pops)<\/em>
\n\u203a Review<\/a> <\/strong>(premiere)
\n\u203a World Broadcast Premiere<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

2009
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On Willows and Birches (Concerto for Harp and Orchestra)<\/strong>
\nComposed for Ann Hobson Pilot
\nPremiered on September 23, 2009 in Boston (John Williams\/Boston Symphony)
\n\u203a Available as a Digital Release (2011)
\n<\/a>(John Williams\/Boston Symphony)<\/em>
\n\u203a Details
\n<\/a><\/strong>\u203a Reviews<\/a><\/strong> (premiere)<\/p>\n

Concerto for Viola and Orchestra
\n<\/strong>Composed for Cathy Basrak
\nPremiered o\u00adn May 26, 2009 in Boston (John Williams\/Boston Symphony) – Listen on YouTube<\/a>
\n\u203a Unreleased<\/em>
\n\u203a Reviews<\/a> <\/strong>(premiere)<\/p>\n

Air and Simple Gifts<\/strong>
\nComposed for Barack Obama\u2019s Inaugural Ceremony
\nPremiered o\u00adn January 20, 2009 in Washington, DC
\n\u203a Available on The Music of America: John Williams<\/a> (2010)<\/em>
\n\u203a Video, Audio & Reviews<\/a> <\/strong><\/p>\n

2007
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Duo Concertante for Violin and Viola<\/strong>
\nComposed for Michael Zaretsky
\nPremiered o\u00adn August 17, 2007 in Tanglewood (John Williams\/Boston Pops – Victor Romanul, Violin – Michael Zaretsky, Viola)
\n\u203a Available on Duos for Violin and Viola<\/a> (2008)
\n<\/a>(Victor Romanul \/ Michael Zaretsky)<\/em>
\n\u203a Review<\/a><\/strong> (premiere)<\/p>\n

2003
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Concerto for Horn and Orchestra<\/strong>
\nComposed for the Chicago Symphony\u2019s principal horn Dale Clevenger
\nPremiered o\u00adn November 29, 2003 in Chicago (John Williams\/Chicago Symphony – Dale Clevenger, Horn)
\n\u203a Available as a Digital Release<\/a> (2010)<\/em>
\n (Leonard Slatkin\/Detroit Symphony)<\/em>
\n<\/a>\u203a Review<\/a><\/strong> (premiere)<\/p>\n

Soundings <\/strong>
\nComposed for the Walt Disney Concert Hall
\nPremiered on October 25, 2003 in Los Angeles (John Williams\/Los Angeles Philhamonic)
\n\u203a Unreleased
\n\u203a <\/em>Video<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

\u203a Program Notes and Spielberg Introduction<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

‘Silent Film’ Piano Duet<\/strong>
\nComposed to accompany silent film footage during the \u201cSoundtracks: Music and Film\u201d festival in 2003
\nPremiered on January 23, 2003 in Washington, DC (John Williams, Piano\/Leonard Slatkin, Piano) – Listen on YouTube<\/a>
\n\u203a Unreleased<\/em>
\n\u203a News report<\/a><\/strong>
\n\u203a Video<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

2002
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Call of the Champions <\/strong>
\nComposed in late 2001 for the Salt Lake City winter Olympic Games of 2002
\nPremiered on February 8, 2002 (Williams’ 70th birhday) during the opening ceremony (John Williams\/Utah Symphony and Mormon Tabernacle Choir)
\n\u203a Available o\u00adn American Journey<\/a> (2002)<\/em>
\n (John Williams\/Utah Symphony – Craig Jessop\/The Mormon Tabernacle Choir)<\/em>
\n\u203a Album Review<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Elegy for Cello and Orchestra <\/strong>
\nRe-arrangement of the ‘Elegy for Cello and Piano’ (1997)
\nPremiered o\u00adn February 24, 2002 in Los Angeles (John Williams\/Los Angeles Philharmonic – Yo-Yo Ma, Cello)
\n\u203a Available o\u00adn Yo-Yo Ma Plays the Music of John Williams<\/a> (2002)<\/em>
\n (John Williams\/Recording Arts Orchestra of Los Angeles – Yo-Yo Ma, Cello)<\/em><\/p>\n

Heartwood: Lyric Sketches for Cello and Orchestra
\n<\/strong>Composed in 2001 for Yo-Yo Ma
\nPremiered o\u00adn August 4, 2002 in Boston (John Williams\/Boston Symphony – Yo-Yo Ma, Cello)
\n\u203a Available o\u00adn Yo-Yo Ma Plays the Music of John Williams<\/a> (2002)<\/em>
\n (John Williams\/Recording Arts Orchestra of Los Angeles – Yo-Yo Ma, Cello)<\/em><\/p>\n

2000
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Three Pieces for Solo Cello<\/strong>
\nComposed in 2000 for Yo-yo Ma
\nPremiered on August 4, 2002 in Tanglewood (John Williams\/Boston Symphony). Earlier the same year (February 24), Ma also performed an excerpt from the piece
\n\u203a Available o\u00adn Yo-Yo Ma Plays the Music of John Williams<\/a> (2002)<\/em>
\n (John Williams\/Recording Arts Orchestra of Los Angeles – Yo-Yo Ma, Cello)<\/em><\/p>\n

TreeSong for Violin and Orchestra
\n<\/strong>Composed in 2000 for Gil Shaham
\nPremiered o\u00adn July 8, 2000 (John Williams\/Boston Symphony – Gil Shaham, Violin)
\n\u203a Available on Treesong<\/a> (2001) – Also includes ‘Violin Concerto\u2019<\/em>
\n (John Williams\/Boston Symphony – Gil Shaham on Violin)<\/em>
\n\u203a Album Review<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

1999
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American Journey<\/strong> (A.k.a. The Unfinished Journey \u2013 Celebration 2000)
\nOriginally composed as the score for the Steven Spielberg short documentary The Unfinished Journey. <\/em>Subsequently adapted as a concert work in 6 movements: \u2018Immigration and Building\u2019, \u2018The Country at War\u2019, \u2018Popular Entertainment\u2019, \u2018Sports and Celebrities\u2019, \u2018Civil Rights and The Woman\u2019s Movement\u2019 and \u2018Technology and Flight\u2019
\nPremiered o\u00adn December 31, 1999
\n\u203a Available o\u00adn American Journey<\/a> (2002)
\n<\/a>(John Williams\/Recording Arts Orchestra of Los Angeles)<\/em>
\n\u203a Album Review<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

For Seiji!<\/strong>
\nComposed in 1999, as a gift o\u00adn Seiji Osawa\u2019s 25th year with the Boston Symphony
\nPremiered o\u00adn April 22, 1999 in Boston (Seiji Osawa\/Boston Symphony) – Listen on YouTube<\/a>
\n\u203a Unreleased<\/em><\/p>\n

1998
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Seven for Luck<\/strong>
\nComposed in 1997 for soprano Kathleen Battle, based o\u00adn poems by Rita Dove
\nPremiered in July 25th 1998 (full piece), and May 22, 1998 (three selections) (John Williams\/Boston Symphony – Cinthya Haymon, Soprano)
\n\u203a Unreleased<\/em><\/p>\n

1997
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Elegy for Cello and Piano<\/strong>
\nComposed in 1997 for a memorial service in Los Angeles. Based on a secondary theme from Seven Years in Tibet<\/em>
\nPremiered by John Williams, piano and John Waltz, cello. Later arranged for Cello and Orchestra
\n\u203a Available o\u00adn Yo-Yo Ma Plays the Music of John Williams<\/a> (2002) (Re-arrangement. Original arrangement unreleased)<\/em>
\n (John Williams\/Recording Arts Orchestra of Los Angeles – Yo-Yo Ma, Cello)<\/em><\/p>\n

1996
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Concerto for Trumpet and Orchestra<\/strong>
\nComposed in 1996 for Michael Sachs, first trumpet of the Cleveland Orchestra
\nPremiered in October 1996 (Christoph von Dohn\u00e1nyi\/Cleveland Orchestra – Michael Sachs on Trumpet)
\n\u203a Available on John Williams Trumpet Concerto featuring Arturo Sandoval recording<\/a> (2002) – Also includes \u2018Essay for Strings\u2019<\/em>
\n (Ronald Feldman\/London Symphony)<\/em><\/p>\n

Summon the Heroes<\/strong>
\nComposed in 1995 for the Centennial Olympic Games in Atlanta, 1996. Dedicated to Tim Morrison, principal trumpeteer of the Boston Symphony
\nPremiered on July 19, 1996 during the opening ceremony in Atlanta (John Williams\/Atlanta Symphony) – Previously performed for the press in early 1996 in London (John Williams\/Pro Arte Orchestra)
\n\u203a Available o\u00adn Summon the Heroes<\/a> (1996) and American Journey<\/a> (2002)<\/em>
\n (John Williams\/Boston Pops)<\/em>
\n\u203a American Journey Album Review<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

1995
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Variations o\u00adn Happy Birthday<\/strong>
\nComposed in 1995 to celebrate the birthdays of Yo-Yo-Ma, Itzhak Perlman and Seiji Osawa
\nPremiered on July 23, 1995 in Tanglewood (John Williams\/Boston Symphony)
\n\u203a Available on A Tribute to John Williams: A 80th Birthday Celebration<\/a> (2012)<\/em>
\n (John Williams\/Recording Arts Orchestra of Los Angeles)<\/em><\/p>\n

1994
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Satellite Celebration<\/strong> (original version) \/ Song for World Peace<\/strong> (reworked version, also revised in 2007)
\nComposed in 1994 for the 1995 New Year\u2019s Day special broadcast, at the request of Seiji Osawa
\nPremiered on January 1, 1995 in Tokyo and other cities via satellite (Seiji Osawa\/Saito Kinen – Isaac Stern, Violin and Yo-Yo Ma, Cello among others)
\n\u203a ‘Song for World Peace’ available o\u00adn American Journey<\/a> (2002)<\/em>
\n (John Williams\/Recording Arts Orchestra of Los Angeles)<\/em>
\n\u203a Album Review<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Concerto for Cello and Orchestra<\/strong>
\nComposed in 1994 for the opening of the Seiji Osawa Hall in Tanglewood
\nPremiered o\u00adn July 7, 1994 in Tanglewood (John Williams\/Boston Symphony – Yo-Yo Ma, Cello)
\n\u203a Available o\u00adn Yo-Yo Ma Plays the Music of John Williams<\/a> (2002)<\/em>
\n (John Williams\/Recording Arts Orchestra of Los Angeles – Yo-Yo Ma, Cello)
\n<\/em>\u203a 2021 Revision Available o\u00adn A Gathering of Friends<\/a> (2022)<\/em>
\n (John Williams\/New York Philharmonic – Yo-Yo Ma, Cello)<\/em><\/p>\n

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1993
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Sound the Bells!<\/strong>
\nComposed o\u00adn 1993 Memorial Day for brass and percussion, as a wedding gift to the Japanese princess Masako
\nPremiered on June 10, 1993 during Williams’ Japanese tour (John Williams\/Boston Pops). Later premiered as a new arrangement for large orchestra
\nAvailable on the following releases:<\/em>
\n\u203a American Journey<\/a> (2002)<\/em>
\n (John Williams\/Recording Arts Orchestra of Los Angeles)<\/em>
\n\u203a Sound the Bells! \u2013 American Premi\u00e8res for Brass<\/a> (2011) (Original Version for Brass and Percussion)<\/em>
\n (Alasdair Neale\/The Bay Brass)<\/em>
\n\u203a American Journey Album Review<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Concerto for Bassoon and Orchestra (The Five Sacred Trees) <\/strong>
\nComposed in 1993 for the 150th celebration of the New York Philharmonic
\nPremiered in April 15, 1995 (Kurt Masur\/New York Philharmonic – Judith LeClair, Basoon)
\n\u203a Available on John Williams: The Five Sacred Trees<\/a> (1997)
\n<\/a>(John Williams\/London Symphony – Judith LeClair, Basoon)<\/em><\/p>\n

1992
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Fanfare for Prince Philip (Aloft… To the Royal Masthead)<\/strong>
\nComposed in 1992 for the visit of Prince Philip to Boston, at the request of Boston Symphony patron Frances Fahnstock
\nPremiered o\u00adn July 13 1992, by the Boston Pops under Williams.
\n\u203a Available on Sound the Bells! \u2013 American Premi\u00e8res for Brass<\/a> (2011)<\/em>
\n (Alasdair Neale\/The Bay Brass)<\/em><\/p>\n

1991
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Concerto for Clarinet and Orchestra<\/strong>
\nComposed in 1991 for Michele Zukovsky, principal clarinet of the LA Philharmonic
\nPremiered o\u00adn April 13, 1991 in Los Angeles (John Williams\/Riverside County Philharmonic – Michele Zukovsky, Clarinet)
\n\u203a Available on John Williams: Clarinet Concerto<\/a> (2010)
\n<\/a>(Los Angeles Philharmonic – Michele Zukovsky on Clarinet)<\/em><\/p>\n

1990
\n____________________________________________________________________<\/span><\/p>\n

Celebrate Discovery<\/strong>
\nComposed in 1990 for the 500th celebration of the arrival of Columbus to America
\nPremiered on July 4, 1990 in Tanglewood (John Williams\/Boston Pops Esplanade Orchestra)
\n\u203a Available o\u00adn American Journey<\/a> (2002)<\/em>
\n (John Williams\/Recording Arts Orchestra of Los Angeles)<\/em>
\n\u203a Album Review<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

1989
\n____________________________________________________________________<\/span><\/p>\n

Winter Games Fanfare<\/strong>
\nComposed in 1989 for the Alpine Ski Championship, Vail, Colorado
\n\u203a Available on John Williams: The Denver Brass
\n<\/a>(Kenneth Singleton\/Denver Brass)<\/em><\/p>\n

1988
\n____________________________________________________________________<\/span><\/p>\n

Fanfare for Ten-Year-Olds<\/strong>
\nComposed in 1988 in celebration of the 10th anniversary of the Young Charleston Theater Company
\n\u203a Unreleased.<\/p>\n

For New York (To Lenny!, To Lenny!)<\/strong> (Variations o\u00adn Themes by Leonard Bernstein)
\nComposed in 1988 for Leonard Bernstein\u2019s 70th birthday celebrations in Tanglewood
\nPremiered during the summer of 1988
\n\u203a Available o\u00adn American Journey<\/a> (2002)<\/em>
\n (John Williams\/Recording Arts Orchestra of Los Angeles)<\/em>
\n\u203a Album Review<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Fanfare for Michael Dukakis<\/strong>
\nComposed at the request of Dukakis’ father-in-law, Harry Ellis Dickinson, associated music director for the Boston Pops
\nPremiered in July 21, 1988 during the Democratic National Convention in Atlanta (Harry Ellis Dikinson\/Boston Pops) – Listen on YouTube<\/a>
\n\u203a Unreleased<\/em><\/p>\n

Olympic Spirit (NBC Sports Theme)<\/strong>
\nComissioned by NBC for the Seoul Olympic games broadcast in 1988
\nAvailable on the following releases:
\n\u203a The 1988 Summer Olympics Album<\/a> (1988) – Original Recording<\/em>
\n\u203a Summon the Heroes<\/a> (1996)<\/em>
\n<\/a>(John Williams\/Boston Pops)<\/p>\n

1987
\n____________________________________________________________________<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cWe\u2019re Lookin\u2019 Good!\u201d<\/strong>
\nComposed in 1987 for the Special Olympics, with lyrics by Alan and Marilyn Bergman
\nPremiered on May 5, 1987 in Boston (John Williams\/Boston Pops – orchestra version) and July 31, 1987 in Notre Dame, Indiana (vocal version) with the 550 athlets singing.
\nSegment available on:
\n\u203a Quality Plus<\/a> (1992)
\n<\/a>(P.R. Evans\/The Band of the Corps of Royal Engineers)
\n<\/em>Arrangement for Drum and Bugle Corps available on:
\n\u203a Esprit<\/a> (2006)
\n(“The Commandant’s Own” US Marine Drum & Bugle Corps)
\n<\/em><\/p>\n

A Hymn to New England<\/strong>
\nComposed in 1987 for the Omni Theatre, Boston
\nPremiered on May 5, 1987 in Boston (John Williams\/Boston Pops)
\nAvailable o\u00adn the following releases:
\n\u203a American Visions<\/a> (1997)<\/em>
\n (Keith Lockhart\/Boston Pops)<\/em>
\n\u203a American Journey<\/a> (2002)<\/em>
\n (John Williams\/Utah Symphony)<\/em>
\n\u203a American Journey Album Review<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

1986
\n____________________________________________________________________<\/span><\/p>\n

Celebration Fanfare<\/strong>
\nComposed in 1986 as part of Huston Symphony\u2019s Fanfare Project for the 150th Anniversary of Texas’ Declaration of Independence
\nPremiered o\u00adn Setember 6, 1986 (Sergiu Comissiona\/Huston Symphony)
\n\u203a Unreleased<\/em><\/p>\n

Liberty Fanfare<\/strong>
\nComposed for the Centennial of the Statue of Liberty in 1986.
\nPremiered o\u00adn July 4, 1986 in New York (John Williams\/Boston Pops)
\nAvailable o\u00adn the following releases:
\n\u203a By Request\u2026<\/a> (1990)<\/em>
\n (John Williams\/Boston Pops)<\/em>
\n\u203a America, the Dream Goes o\u00adn<\/a> (1997)
\n<\/a>(Andrew Lane\/Orlando Pops)<\/em><\/p>\n

1985
\n____________________________________________________________________<\/span><\/p>\n

Concerto for Tuba and Orchestra<\/strong>
\nComposed in 1985 for the Centennial of the Boston Pops
\nPremiered on May 8, 1985 in Boston (John Williams\/Boston Pops – Chester Schimtz, Tuba)
\nAvailable on the following releases:
\n\u203a 20th Century Concerti<\/a> (2002)<\/em>
\n (David Snell\/Foundation Philharmonic)<\/em>
\n\u203a New Music from Bowling Green, Vol. 3<\/a> (2004)<\/em>
\n (Emily Freeman Brown\/Bowling Green Philharmonia)<\/em>
\n\u203a Works for Bass Trombone<\/a> (2005)<\/em>
\n (As ‘Concerto for Brass Trombone’ (Reworked Version))<\/em>
\n<\/a>\u203a 20th Century Tuba Concertos<\/a> (2008)<\/em>
\n (Oysten Baadsvik\/Singapore Symphony Orchestra)<\/em><\/p>\n

1984
\n____________________________________________________________________<\/span><\/p>\n

Olympic Fanfare and Theme<\/strong>
\nComposed for the 1984 Summer Olympic Games in Los Angeles
\nPremiered on July 28, 1984 during the opening ceremony (John Williams\/Los Angeles Philharmonic)
\nAvailable on the following releases:
\n\u203a The Official Music of the 1984 Games<\/a> \/The Official Music of the XIII Olympiad<\/a> (Vinyl o\u00adnly) (Original Recording)<\/em>
\n (John Williams\/Los Angeles studio orchestra)<\/em>
\n\u203a By Request\u2026<\/a> (1990)
\n<\/a>(John Williams\/Boston Pops)<\/em>
\n\u203a Summon the Heroes<\/a> (1996) – Includes Leo Arnaud’s ‘Bugler’s Dream’ Fanfare<\/em>
\n (John Williams\/Boston Pops)<\/em><\/p>\n

1983
\n____________________________________________________________________<\/span><\/p>\n

America, The Dream Goes o\u00adn<\/strong>
\nComposed in 1982, with lyrics by Alan and Marilyn Bergman, for solo vocal, chorus and orchestra
\nPremiered in 1983 in Boston (John Williams\/Boston Pops)
\nAvailable o\u00adn the following releases:
\n\u203a America, The Dream Goes On<\/a> (1990)<\/em>
\n (John Williams\/Boston Pops)<\/em>
\n\u203a John Williams, the Dream Goes o\u00adn<\/a> (1997)<\/em>
\n (Andrew Lane\/Orlando Pops)<\/em>
\n\u203a American Classics<\/a> (2001)<\/em>
\n (John Williams\/Boston Pops)<\/em><\/p>\n

1982
\n____________________________________________________________________<\/span><\/p>\n

Esplanade Overture<\/strong>
\nComposed in 1982 – Reused as one of the main themes of the Monsignor<\/em> score
\nPremiered on May 3, 1983 in Boston (John Williams\/Boston Pops) – Listen on YouTube<\/a>
\n\u203a Unreleased<\/em><\/p>\n

1981
\n____________________________________________________________________<\/span><\/p>\n

Pops o\u00adn the March<\/strong>
\nOriginally comissioned by Arthur Fiedler in 1978, but o\u00adnly composed in 1981
\nPremiered on April 28, 1981 in Boston (John Williams\/Boston Pops)
\n\u203a Available o\u00adn I Love A Parade<\/a> (1991)<\/em>
\n (John Williams\/Boston Pops)<\/em><\/p>\n

1980
\n____________________________________________________________________<\/span><\/p>\n

Fanfare for a Festive Occasion<\/strong>
\nComposed in 1980 for the Boston Civic Orchestra
\nPremiered on November 14, 1980 (Max Hobart\/Boston Civic)
\n\u203a Available on Sound the Bells! \u2013 American Premi\u00e8res for Brass<\/a> (2011)<\/em>
\n (Alasdair Neale\/The Bay Brass)<\/em><\/p>\n

Jubilee 350 Fanfare<\/strong>
\nComposed in 1980, in celebration of the City of Boston\u2019s 350th aniversary. Subtitled \u201cTo the City of Boston\u201d
\nPremiered on September 21, 1980 (John Williams\/Boston Pops)
\n\u203a Available o\u00adn American Journey<\/a> (2002)<\/em>
\n (John Williams\/Recording Arts Orchestra of Los Angeles)<\/em>
\n\u203a Album Review<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

1976
\n____________________________________________________________________<\/span><\/p>\n

Concerto for Violin and Orchestra<\/strong>
\nComposed at the suggestion of the late Barbara Ruick, first wife of the composer, begun in 1974, shortly after Mrs Ruick death, and finished in 1976
\nPremiered on January 29, 1981 in Saint Louis (Leonard Slatkin\/Saint Louis Symphony – Mark Peskanov, Violin)
\nAvailable on the following releases:
\n\u203a Violin Concerto\/Flute Concerto<\/a> (1992) – Also includes Concerto for Flute and Orchestra<\/em>
\n (Leonard Slatkin\/London Symphony)<\/em>
\n\u203a Treesong<\/a> (2001) – Also includes ‘Violin Concerto\u2019<\/em>
\n (John Williams\/Boston Symphony – Gil Shaham on Violin)<\/em>
\n\u203a Digital Release<\/a> (2011)
\n<\/a>(Leonard Slatkin\/Detroit Symphony)<\/em>
\n\u203a Treesong Album Review<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

1971
\n____________________________________________________________________<\/span><\/p>\n

A Nostalgic Jazz Odyssey<\/strong>
\nComposed in 1971 for the Eastman Wind Ensemble
\nPremiered in 1971 in Eastman, Georgia (Donald Hunsberger\/Eastman Wind Ensemble)
\n\u203a Available on <\/em>John Williams for Winds – Music for Cinema and Beyond
\n<\/strong><\/em><\/a>(Kenneth W. Megan\/The Unite<\/em>d States Coast Guard Band)<\/em><\/p>\n

1969
\n____________________________________________________________________<\/span><\/p>\n

Concerto for Flute and Orchestra
\n<\/strong>Composed in 1969, remained unperformed until 1981
\nPremiered in 1981 in Saint Louis (Leonard Slatkin\/Saint Louis Symphony)
\n\u203a Available on Violin Concerto\/Flute Concerto<\/a> (1992) – Also includes Concerto for Violin and Orchestra<\/em>
\n (Leonard Slatkin\/London Symphony)<\/em><\/p>\n

1968
\n____________________________________________________________________<\/span><\/p>\n

Sinfonietta for Wind Ensemble<\/strong>
\nComposed in 1968 for the Eastman Wind Ensemble
\nPremiered in ? (Donald Hunsberger\/Eastman Wind Ensemble)
\n\u203a Original LP o\u00adn Deutsche Grammophon, reissued in Japan in 2006 (Amazon.com<\/a> — Tower Records<\/a>)<\/em>
\n (Donald Hunsberger\/Eastman Wind Ensemble)<\/em><\/p>\n

Symphony n. 1<\/strong>
\nComposed in 1966
\nPremiered in October 21, 1968 (Andr\u00e9 Previn\/Huston Symphony)
\n\u203a Unreleased<\/em><\/p>\n

1965
\n____________________________________________________________________<\/span><\/p>\n

Essay for Strings<\/strong>
\nComposed in 1965
\nPremiered on December 6, 1965 (Andr\u00e9 Previn\/Huston Symphony)
\n\u203a Available on John Williams Trumpet Concerto featuring Arturo Sandoval recording<\/a> (2002) – Also includes \u2018Trumpet Concerto\u2019<\/em>
\n (Ronald Feldman\/London Symphony)<\/em><\/p>\n

Prelude and Fugue<\/strong>
\nComposed in 1965
\nPremiered on March 29, 1965 (Stan Kenton\/L.A. Neophonic Orchestra)
\nAvailable o\u00adn the following releases:
\n\u203a Stan Kenton Conducts The L.A. Neophonic Orchestra<\/a> (1998)<\/em>
\n (Stan Kenton\/L.A. Neophonic)<\/em>
\n\u203a Family Album<\/a> (2006)<\/em>
\n (Michael J. Colburn\/U.S. Marine Band)<\/em><\/p>\n

1960
\n____________________________________________________________________<\/span><\/p>\n

Wind Quintet<\/strong>
\nComposed around the same time of the Piano Sonata, but left uncompleted and never performed
\n\u203a Unreleased<\/em><\/p>\n

1951
\n____________________________________________________________________<\/span><\/p>\n

Piano Sonata<\/strong>
\nComposed in 1951, never performed
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