Tag: John Williams
John Williams Surprises Fans at Hollywood Bowl and Conducts Imperial March for the Encore
Legendary composer John Williams surprised guests at Maestro of the Movies: A Tribute to John Williams, taking place at the Hollywood Bowl between September 4th - 6th, by attending and conducting the Imperial March for the encore, from his wheelchair.
John Williams Legacy Arrives August 7th on Double Gold Vinyl, CD and Digital
A new landmark collection featuring John Williams conducting his most iconic film scores arrives August 7th on double gold vinyl, CD and digital, featuring beloved classics from Star Wars, Harry Potter, Jurassic Park, Indiana Jones, E.T., and more.
Preorder The Indiana Jones Soundtrack Collection – Adventure, Pressed in Colour
To mark 45 years of Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark, the original soundtrack, composed by John Williams and performed by the London Symphony Orchestra, is being released on gold vinyl, with the remaining scores on their own collectible colour way too.
John Williams Attends Trumpet Concerto Performance at Walt Disney Concert Hall
Legendary composer John Williams watched one of the three performances of Rachmaninoff’s “Symphonic Dances” and John Williams’ Trumpet Concerto, conducted by Anna Handler with principal trumpet Tom Hooten, at the Walt Disney Concert Hall last month.
Star Wars Japan Releases from Black Screen Records
Black Screen Records are offering Japanese imports of six new Star Wars vinyl releases of the soundtracks for all three original trilogy films, A New Hope, The Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi, plus seasons 1 - 3 of The Mandalorian, all shipping this May.
The Music of John Williams Coming to Dundee, Edinburgh and Glasgow this May
The Music of John Williams with the Royal Scottish National Orchestra, conducted by Richard Kaufman, is heading to Caird Hall in Dundee on May 7th, Usher Hall in Edinburgh on May 8th, and Glasgow Royal Concert Hall in Glasgow on May 9th.
Music by John Williams Wins Grammy for Best Music Film
Congratulations to all those behind the documentary Music by John Williams which won the Grammy for Best Music Film at last night's ceremony, with Ludwig Göransson, composer of The Mandalorian theme, winning Best Score Soundtrack For Visual Media for Sinners.
Legendary Composer John Williams Joins Boston Symphony On Stage
Legendary Composer John Williams made a surprise appearance at the Boston Symphony's all-John Williams program on Thursday, coming on in a wheelchair at the end and taking a bow with Music Director Andris Nelsons, pianist Emanuel Ax, and violinist Gil Shaham.
How ‘Rey’s Theme’ Kept John Williams Coming Back to the Star Wars Galaxy
To mark the 10th Anniversary of Star Wars: The Force Awakens, which premiered on December 18th, 2015, Kelly Knox, writing at StarWars.com, looks at how Rey's Theme brought legendary composer John Williams back the the Star Wars galaxy.
Hollywood Bowl Dedicates Stage to Legendary Composer John Williams
The Los Angeles Philharmonic have announced the naming of the Hollywood Bowl's iconic stage in honour of legendary composer John Williams, marking the the first time in the venue's 103-year history that the stage has been dedicated to an artist.
Music by John Williams Nominated for a Grammy for Best Music Film
Congratulations to all those behind the documentary Music by John Williams which has been nominated for a Grammy for Best Music Film, also there were two other Lucasfilm nominees in the Best Score Soundtrack for Video Games category.
John Williams to Score Steven Spielberg’s Upcoming UFO Movie
Retirement isn't a word in John William's vocabulary, as the 93-year-old is confirmed to be scoring the next film from Steven Spielberg, marking the 30th cinematic collaboration between the Oscar-winning composer and legendary filmmaker, due in cinemas in 2026.
Watch The Planets and Star Wars at the Proms
Watch the National Youth Orchestra of Great Britain and conductor Dalia Stasevska on a celestial musical journey, featuring Holst’s The Planets and John Williams’s Star Wars, originally recorded on September 6th as part of Proms 2025 at the Royal Albert Hall.
Music by John Williams Wins Creative Arts Emmy for Outstanding Sound Editing
At the second/final night of the Creative Arts Emmys, the documentary Music by John Williams took home the Emmy for Outstanding Sound Editing For A Nonfiction Or Reality Program.
John Williams Says He ‘Never Liked Film Music Very Much’
John Williams is one of the most prolific film composers of all time, winning five Oscars and becoming the gold standard of movie musicians, however the 93-year-old maestro recently admitted to his biographer that he “never liked film music very much.”
John Williams Gets Standing Ovation as He Debuts His First Ever Piano Concerto
Nearly 70 years after his Hollywood debut, legendary composer John Williams premiered his first ever piano concerto with the Boston Symphony Orchestra at Tanglewood in Lenox, Massachusetts on July 26th, receiving rapturous applause and a standing ovation.
John Williams’ Score for Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith Gets Lava Vinyl Release
To celebrate the 20th anniversary of Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith, Mutant, Walt Disney Music, and Lucasfilm Ltd. are putting out a new Limited Edition 140gm lava coloured vinyl release of the soundtrack by John Williams, featuring original artwork by Matt Ferguson.
Star Wars: The Force Awakens in Concert at the Royal Albert Hall on November 15th, 2025
The Royal Albert Hall in association with Disney Concerts presents Star Wars: The Force Awakens in Concert with the Royal Philharmonic Concert Orchestra on Saturday, November 15th, 2025.
John Williams Makes Surprise Appearance at Yo-Yo Ma, Williams & Dudamel Concert in LA
John Williams made a surprise appearance at the Walt Disney Concert Hall on Thursday night, at the end of a performance of his cello concerto with selections from his canon of film music, conducted by Gustavo Dudamel with the LA Phil and featuring cellist Yo-Yo Ma.
Star Wars (Volume 2) by Mark Rolfe Available Today
Following on from the first volume last year, Star Wars (Volume 2) by Mark Rolfe is out today via Bandcamp, featuring eight tracks composed by legendary maestro John Williams that have been re-imagined through a lens of love and light.
John Williams Electronic Music Coming to Canada, US and Europe by Apashe
Apashe is taking his unique blend of John Williams and electronic music on tour during April and August 2025 to audiences across North America and Europe, with tickets on sale now.
Music by John Williams Wins Best Motion Pictures – Documentary at Cinema Audio Society Awards
Congratulations to Skywalker Sound's Christopher Barnett and Roy Waldspurger, alongside Noah Alexander, for winning the Best Motion Pictures – Documentary award for Music by John Williams at the Cinema Audio Society Awards that took place over the weekend.
Stream ‘John Williams in Tokyo’ Now on Disney+
Stream John Williams in Tokyo now on Disney+ featuring the maestro conducting the world renowned Saito Kinen Orchestra.
Music by John Williams Wins Best Music Documentary at Critics Choice Documentary Awards
Congratulations to the cast and crew of the excellent Music by John Williams for winning the Best Music Documentary at the 9th annual Critics Choice Documentary Awards that took place over the weekend (November 10th).
Director Laurent Bouzereau on Creating Music by John Williams
Lucasfilm writer and historian Lucas O. Seastrom talks to director Laurent Bouzereau about creating the new Disney+ documentary Music by John Williams, available to stream now.
Music By John Williams Premieres in Hollywood with Family and Friends in Attendance
Music By John Williams had its premiere in Hollywood earlier this week, with family and friends in attendance for the new documentary from Lucasfilm Ltd, Amblin Documentaries, and Imagine Documentaries.
Music by John Williams | Official Trailer | Disney+
Meet the man behind the music that changed our lives. Watch the trailer for Music By John Williams, an all-new documentary, streaming November 1st on Disney+.
Music By John Williams, A New Documentary Coming to Theaters and Disney+
Music By John Williams is a new documentary film chronicling the life and legendary career of the visionary composer behind many of the most iconic film soundtracks in history, debuting with a limited theatrical run before arriving on Disney+ on November 1st.
D23: Harrison Ford, Frank Oz and John Williams Honoured as Disney Legends
We send our congratulations to Star Wars alumni Harrison Ford, Frank Oz and John Williams on their induction as Disney Legends in a star-studded awards ceremony on Sunday evening, available to watch now in full on Disney+.
D23: Watch Disney Legends Awards Ceremony on Disney+
Watch the Disney Legends awards ceremony on Disney+ on August 12th at 2pm PT | 5pm ET | 10pm BST with 2024 honourees including Star Wars alumni Harrison Ford, Frank Oz and John Williams.
Legendary Composer John Williams on the Smartless Podcast
Legendary composer John Williams is the guest on the latest episode of the Smartless Podcast.
Star Wars and Indiana Jones Win at 40th BMI Film, TV & Visual Media Awards
At last night's 40th BMI Film, TV & Visual Media Awards at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel in California, Star Wars picked up awards for Ahsoka, The Mandalorian and Jedi: Survivor, whilst John Williams won an award for Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny.
The Acolyte | Sol of the Jedi | Streaming June 4 on Disney+
See Lee Jung-jae as Master Sol in the epic two-episode premiere of The Acolyte this June on Disney+.
The Acolyte | Amandla & Her Violin | Streaming June 4 on Disney+
The Acolyte star, Amandla Stenberg plays a solo violin arrangement of John Williams’ iconic Star Wars score. See the two-episode premiere of The Acolyte, this June on Disney+.
Event Review: May the Fourth – A Star Wars Celebration
Symphony Hall, Birmingham, UK was the venue for the The CBSO's May The Fourth: Star Wars Celebration concert and Steve and Mark were there to enjoy the evening.