Decca Records US and Deutsche Grammophon have announced John Williams Legacy, a collection of recent live and studio performances of John Williams themes, featuring the Maestro conducting the Berliner Philharmoniker, the Wiener Philharmoniker, and the Recording Arts Orchestra of Los Angeles.
The track list draws from three of Williams’ recent releases, including 2019’s Across the Stars with violinist Anne-Sophie Mutter, and concert performances in Vienna and Berlin. The set includes a booklet with new liner notes from film music historian Jon Burlingame, detailing Williams’ impact on modern classical music.
The album will be available on CD, digital platforms, and as a 180-gram “gold nugget” double vinyl set, which includes gold foil accents on the gatefold packaging.
U.S. Release: August 7, 2026
International Release: September 4, 2026
TRACK LIST
01 – Main Title (Star Wars: A New Hope)
02 – Hedwig’s Theme (Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone)
03 – Raiders March (Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark)
04 – Flying Theme (E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial)
05 – Theme (Jurassic Park)
06 – Superman March
07 – Theme (Schindler’s List)
08 – Olympic Fanfare and Theme
09 – Excerpts (Close Encounters of the Third Kind)
10 – Harry’s Wondrous World (Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone)
11 – Yoda’s Theme (Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back)
11 – The Imperial March (Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back)
12 – The Flight to Neverland (Hook)
13 – Princess Leia’s Theme (Star Wars: A New Hope)
14 – Throne Room & Finale (Star Wars: A New Hope)
Deutsche Grammophon is also releasing a 12-inch picture disc single cut in the shape of Darth Vader’s helmet. This item features four recordings of the “Imperial March”, each performed by a different orchestra:
Side A
1 – Imperial March (Boston Symphony Orchestra)
2- Imperial March (Saito Kinen Orchestra)
Side B
1 – Imperial March (Wiener Philharmoniker)
2- Imperial March (Berliner Philharmoniker)
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Pre-order at JohnWilliamsLegacy.com