John Williams News

The Detroit Symphony Orchestra and Music Director Jader Bignamini release a new recording of Pulitzer Prize and GRAMMY-winning trumpeter, bandleader, and composer Wynton Marsalis's epic Blues Symphony (2009) on PENTATONE.

O’Hara has approached the entire evening with such severe gravitas and humble respect that familiar messages seem to land fresh on even jaded ears. How else are we meant to keep singing right now?

The San Diego Symphony has revealed the detailed programs of the 2025-26 Jacobs Music Center season. This will be the second season in the orchestra’s new indoor home. See full programming!

This performance is a celebration of iconic film music, bringing the unforgettable scores from The Godfather, Schindler’s List, Interstellar, Star Wars, Mary Poppins, and more to life.

Tanglewood has revealed details of its 2025 season, opening in late June. The 2025 Tanglewood season features more than 100 performances. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

The FILMharmonique Orchestra will return to the stage with a new edition of its popular series, Music at the Movies. This year, the orchestra pays tribute to Ennio Morricone.

Television and film have always encapsulated my attention with a fervor. The imprint left by action movies from a bygone era still burn with a certain reverence. It is no secret that the culture of today seems to thrive on nostalgia which is why we see so many theatrical productions having made their way from the screen to the stage.

Join the Boston Pops for the 2025 season from May 8–June 7, celebrating Keith Lockhart's 30th anniversary as conductor. Highlights include 10 eclectic programs featuring Broadway, rock, and film scores. Special guests include Cynthia Erivo, making her Pops debut. Tickets available starting February 4.

Philharmonic Society of Orange County will present award-winning pianist Emanuel Ax and New York Philharmonic principal clarinetist Anthony McGill in a special recital on Tuesday, January 28, 2025, at 8pm at the Irvine Barclay Theatre.

The Cleveland Orchestra will present its 2025 Blossom Music Festival, promising an unforgettable summer of performances at Blossom Music Center. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

Passim has announced the inaugural recipients of the Brian O’Donovan Legacy Fund. The new artist grant fund, established by Brian O’Donovan’s family, honors the longtime host of GBH’s radio show A Celtic Sojourn.

The Harry Potter Film Concert Series returns to the Capitol Theatre with Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets in Concert, the second film in the Harry Potter series on January 18 at 2 pm.

The Park University International Center for Music Orchestra will perform its annual valentine's concert in February. Learn more about the upcoming performance here.

Bell takes us through some of her favorite musical moments from movies, sharing personal connections (and lots of laughter) along the way. The show is a love song to Bell's father, who brought her and her sister up on old arthouse movies.

The Cinema Audio Society has announced its nominees in seven categories for the 61st Annual CAS Awards for Outstanding Achievement in Sound Mixing 2024. Nominees include Wicked, A Complete Unknown, Moana 2, Mufasa: The Lion King, and more. Check out the full list!

Wicked, Emilia Perez, Mufasa: The Lion King, and more have been nominated for the 72nd Annual MPSE Golden Reel Awards, which honor outstanding achievement in sound editing, sound design, music editing and foley artistry in film, television and gaming.

The Scott Dunn Orchestra has its inaugural concert The Hollywood Modernists - the Second Golden Age of Film Scoring on Saturday, January 18, 2025 at 7:30pm at the Bram Goldsmith Theater at the Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts. 

Virtuosic piano player and songwriter Max Cooper III has announced “Charades” — the sophomore single to his debut five-track EP The Overthinker — set to release Wednesday, January 8.

El Concierto de Navidad que Siempre Soñaste. Este 26 de diciembre, prepárate para vivir una noche mágica en familia en el Gran Teatro Nacional. Con la música de artistas como Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Mariah Carey, John Williams.

Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra will present its engaging Baroque Series on Saturday, January 11, 7:30 pm, at the Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts in Beverly Hills, and Sunday, January 12, 2025, 4 pm, at The Huntington's Rothenberg Hall in San Marino.