John Williams and Gustavo Dudamel will conduct the Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra in the annual ‘Maestro of the Movies’ concerts at the Hollywood Bowl on July 7, 8 and 9, 2023. Williams and Dudamel will be joined by Bing Wang…
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John Williams to Conduct the SKO in Japan, September 2, 2023
On September 2, 2023, John Williams will conduct the Saito Kinen Orchestra in Matsumoto, Japan, as part of the Seiji Ozawa Matsumoto Festival, in a program that will include music from Star Wars, E.T., and Harry Potter and more. Tickets for the festival…
Deutsche Grammophon Releases ‘Fawkes the Phoenix’, ‘Sound the Bells!’ and ‘March of the Resistance’ from John Williams’ 2022 Vienna Concerts
Deutsche Grammophon has released digitally the live performances of Fakes the Phoenix, Sound the Bells! and March of the Resistance from the John Williams concert that took place on March 12 & 13 of this year: The label previously released…
Tanglewood ’23 Concert Dates Announced
On August 5, John Williams and David Newman will conduct the Boston Pops Orchestra in a selection of Williams’ works for the annual Film Night at Tanglewood. Three days later, on August 8, Williams will join Keith Lockhart and Andris…
John Williams Concert with Yo-Yo Ma in Philadelphia, Feb. 20, 2024
On February 20, 2024, John Williams will conduct the Philadelphia Orchestra in a program that will include the 2021 revision of his ‘Concerto for Cello and Orchestra’, performed by Yo-Yo Ma, as well as a selection of the Maestro’s own…
John Williams Receives 53rd Oscar Nomination for ‘The Fabelmans’
John Williams received his 53rd Academy Award Nomination for the original score to Steven Spielberg’s The Fabelmans, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced on Tuesday. Spielberg’s latest film received a total of 7 nominations, including Best Picture,…
Steven Spielberg: “We’re Making a Documentary on John Williams’ Life” (UPDATED with Official Announcement)
John Williams Documentary in the Works from Steven Spielberg, Imagine John Williams, the legendary screen composer behind some of the most recognized movie themes of all time, is now the subject of a feature-length documentary, with his long-time collaborator Steven…
John Williams’ ‘Fanfare for the Vienna Philharmonic Ball’ Premieres on January 19
On January 19, Anton Mittermayr will conduct members of the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra in the World Premiere of John Williams’ “Fanfare for the Vienna Philharmonic Ball”. The piece will be performed right after the traditional Richard Strauss Fanfare at the…
The Fabelmans UK Pre-release Screening Ticket Giveaway! (UPDATED)
Congratulations to our contest winners! The three winners have been contacted and will attend the pre-release screening of The Fabelmans in London on Thursday, January 19. The movie will be released in UK cinemas on January 27. Check out more…
Spielberg and Williams Reflect on 50-Year Collaboration — and Williams Walks Back Retirement Plans
Grown adults were grinning like awestruck children as the legendary filmmaker Steven Spielberg and composer John Williams discussed their unparalleled 50-year collaboration during an American Cinematheque celebration of the duo at the Writers Guild of America Theater in Beverly Hills on Thursday night — and that was before Williams,…
‘Celebrating John Williams – With Richard Kaufman (New Podcast Episode at The Legacy of John Williams)
In February 2022, the month of John Williams’ 90th Birthday, the National Symphony Orchestra of Ireland staged a weekend of sold out concerts celebrating the maestro’s landmark birthday. The conductor was Richard Kaufman and The Legacy of John Williams was…
John Williams Writes New Theme for ESPN College Football Championship
PRESS RELEASE: ESPN’s Creative Content Unit Scores With CFP National Championship Open, Collaboration With Legendary Composer John Williams Co-director and producer Martin Khodabakhshian says of the 52-time Oscar-nominated musical wizard: “John Williams doesn’t miss.” INGLEWOOD, Calif. — Tonight’s College Football…