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Date of Death: May 05, 1983 (80)

Birth Place: Chalfont, Buckinghamshire, ENGLAND

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SpaceLab9 Announces 'Lost in Space: The Complete John Williams Collection' 4-LP Box Set
by Caryn Robbins - Nov 27, 2017


Danger Will Robinson! Danger! Fans of Sci-Fi and classic American TV take note! Following the release of the quickly-sold out Lost In Space picture disc LP for Record Store Day this past April, SPACELAB9 is excited to announce the release of LOST IN SPACE THE COMPLETE JOHN WILLIAMS COLLECTION four LP box set.

Utah Symphony Presents Jubilant Holiday Programming Full Of Broadway Stars and Groovy Sixties Style
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 21, 2017


This December The Utah Symphony will present a jam-packed program that could make even the Grinch crack a grin. Between sixties-style crooning, modern holiday classics, and international pop-stars, there is something for everyone this Christmas season, guaranteed. Come one, come all, and take part in the magic of the holiday season. Rumor has it the Big Man himself might even make an appearance! Tickets range from $8 to $125, and can be purchased at utahsymphony.org or by calling (801) 533-6683.

PSO Holiday POPS! Concert with Rossen Milanov and The Princeton High School Choir Announced
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 21, 2017


On Saturday, December 16, the Princeton Symphony Orchestra (PSO) Holiday POPS! concert celebrates the season with the Princeton High School Choir at 4 pm and 7 pm performances led by Music Director Rossen Milanov at Richardson Auditorium on Princeton University Campus. The festive program includes music by John Williams from Home Alone, Franz Waxman's 1938 Suite from A Christmas Carol, waltzes by Johann Strauss Jr., and more. Of course, no Holiday POPS! concert is complete without Maestro Milanov inviting the audience to join in on carols arranged by Leroy Anderson.

JURASSIC PARK IN CONCERT Comes to The Sony Centre with Live Orchestra
by Stephi Wild - Nov 21, 2017


Welcome to Jurassic Park! One of the most thrilling science fiction adventures ever made will be presented at the Sony Centre for the Performing Arts on December 28 and 29, 2017. A full symphony orchestra will perform one of composer John Williams' most iconic and beloved musical scores LIVE in sync with the picture! Jurassic Park is the third of Steven Spielberg's films to be developed for presentation with live orchestra.

Actress Cynthia Basinet Attends L.A. Jazz Society 2017 Tribute Awards
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 20, 2017


Jazzy pop crooner, actress and activist Cynthia Basinet best known for her iconic sultry version of, 'Santa Baby' attended the Jazz Tribute Awards and Concert Saturday night honoring Seth MacFarland and the legendary, Johnny Mandel.

NJSO presents SCI-FI SPECTACULAR: Music From Star Wars, Star Trek And Beyond
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 15, 2017


The New Jersey Symphony Orchestra presents Sci-Fi Spectacular, featuring music from Star Wars, Star Trek and more, January 6 7 in Newark and New Brunswick. Marina Sirtis, best known as counselor Deanna Troi on the television series Star Trek: The Next Generation and the four feature films that followed, hosts.

Leslie Odom, Jr., John Williams, DreamWorks and More Among SLSO's Holiday Lineup
by BWW News Desk - Nov 14, 2017


The St. Louis Symphony Orchestra will celebrate the holiday season with a full calendar of musical entertainment at Powell Hall.

HOME ALONE in Concert, Canadian Brass Christmas, MESSIAH and More Set for TSO's Holiday Lineup
by BWW News Desk - Nov 14, 2017


This December, the magic of music is in the key of Christmas at the Toronto Symphony Orchestra (TSO).

SHN Announces HARRY POTTER AND THE CHAMBER OF SECRETS In Concert
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 13, 2017


The Harry Potter Film Concert Series returns to Davies Symphony Hall with Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets in Concert, the second film in the Harry Potter series. On Saturday and Sunday, August 11 and 12, 2018, a live symphony orchestra will perform John Williams' unforgettable score from Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, while the film plays in high-definition on a 40-foot screen. SHN is proud to be the official ticketing partner in San Francisco.

Itzhak Perlman and Pinchas Zuckerman Perform in Boston November 19
by Stephi Wild - Nov 13, 2017


Celebrity Series of Boston will present Itzhak Perlman, violin; Pinchas Zuckerman, violin/viola; and Rohan De Silva, piano on Sunday, November 19, 2017, at 5pm at Symphony Hall, 301 Massachusetts Ave., Boston, MA.

Houston Symphony Adds Star Wars Concerts to the Pops Spring Season Lineup
by Rebecca Russo - Nov 10, 2017


The Houston Symphony has announced the addition of Star Wars and More: The Music of John Williams to its BBVA Compass POPS Series lineup to take place April 20-22, 2018. This new program replaces The Elvis Presley Songbook originally scheduled for the same dates and times.

Los Angeles Philharmonic Looks to the Future as it Celebrates its Centennial Year
by BWW News Desk - Nov 10, 2017


LA Phil Music & Artistic Director Gustavo Dudamel today joined Board Chair Jay Rasulo and Acting President and CEO Gail Samuel in announcing the orchestra's plans for its centennial season.

BWW Interview: John Mauceri Conducting His Life Anywhere He Wants To Be
by Gil Kaan - Nov 9, 2017


Conductor extraordinaire John Mauceri, at 72 years young, has the memory of a straight-A college kid vividly recalling detailed facts of incidents long ago right off the top of his head. The go-to expert on all subjects Leonard Bernstein, John will be conducting BERNSTEIN ON STAGE at the Valley Performing Arts Center (The Soraya) November 17, 2017. John most graciously chatted on the phone with me for an hour from his New York home after just returning from Mexico.

Motion Picture Soundtrack for STAR WARS: A NEW HOPE to Be Released 12/1
by Caryn Robbins - Nov 7, 2017


Celebrating the 40th Anniversary of one of the most significant soundtracks in film history, Walt Disney Records is set to release a special collector's edition of the remastered original motion picture soundtrack for Lucasfilm's STAR WARS: A NEW HOPE.

NJSO & NJPAC Announce HARRY POTTER AND THE PRISONER OF AZKABAN In Concert
by BWW News Desk - Oct 31, 2017


The Harry Potter Film Concert Series returns to the New Jersey Performing Arts Center in Newark with Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban in Concert, the third film in the Harry Potter series.

Guitarist Extraordinaire Pablo Sainz Villegas to Perform with the Santa Barbara Symphony
by Julie Musbach - Oct 29, 2017


Classical guitar master Pablo S inz Villegas, hailed by The New York Times for his virtuosic playing characterized by irresistible exuberance, will perform Joaqu n Rodrigo's sensuous Concierto de Aranjuez and Isaac Alb niz's evocative Souvenirs of Spain with the Santa Barbara Symphony at 8 pm on Saturday, November 18, and at 3 pm on Sunday, November 19.

Harry Potter, Stephen Schwartz and King Crimson to Set for Halloween Season at NJPAC
by BWW News Desk - Oct 28, 2017


New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) presents three Halloween shows. Get your tickets now at NJPAC.org or 888.GO.NJPAC (888.466.5722). Scroll down for details!

New Jersey Symphony Orchestra and New Jersey Performing Arts Center Announce The Return Of Harry Potter Concert Series
by BWW News Desk - Oct 28, 2017


The Harry Potter Film Concert Series returns to the New Jersey Performing Arts Center in Newark with Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, the second film in the Harry Potter franchise. On Today, October 28, at 2 pm, the New Jersey Symphony Orchestra will perform John Williams' unforgettable score from HarryPotter and the Chamber of Secrets, while the film plays in high-definition on a giant screen.

2CELLOS to Return to the Fox Theatre with Songs from SCORE Album This Fall
by BWW News Desk - Oct 27, 2017


2CELLOS, music's most electric and dynamic instrumental duo, go to the movies for their new Portrait/Sony Music Masterworks album Score, available March 17, 2017. Bringing 2CELLOS' game-changing sound and style to the most popular melodies ever written for classic and contemporary movies and television, Score will be supported by a world tour presented by AEG Live, making a stop at the Fox Theatre today, October 27 at 7 p.m.

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