John Williams News

At Home Witha??, the series launched by the Los Angeles Philharmonic Association, Classical KUSC (Los Angeles), and Classical KDFC (San Francisco), welcomes back LA Phil Music & Artistic Director Gustavo Dudamel joined by legendary conductor/composer John Williams, Tuesday, June 2, at 6PM PDT.

Pacific Symphony today announced that it is producing its first-ever virtual concert, a?oeJohn Williams: Maestro of the Movies,a?? available on May 30 starting at 11 a.m. and continues to be available on demand for 45 days.

Donato Cabrera, Music Director of the California Symphony and Las Vegas Philharmonic, announced new events to connect with audiences and communities during the ongoing period of isolation due to the coronavirus crisis.

Pacific Symphony announces the launch of an online music and arts learning center to provide compelling digital content for teachers, parents and music students as well as resources for lifelong learners.

The Charlotte Symphony has announced a new summer schedule for concerts postponed due to the health crisis.

The Las Vegas Philharmonic has partnered with Nevada Public Radio for the fifth consecutive year to broadcast a collection of memorable performances from the past five seasons plus two special broadcasts of music from the current 2019-20 season on Classical 89.7 FM Saturdays at 2pm, starting May 16.

Join the Musicians of the National Symphony as they perform from their homes to yours, in the Kennedy Center's NSO @ Home series!

This July 4, the Boston Pops will present A Boston Pops Salute to Our Heroes to pay tribute to the COVID-19 frontline workers and honor those who have lost their lives during the current health crisis, while also celebrating our diverse nation's founding values of liberty and justice for all.

Today, Tuesday, May 5, the Boston Pops Orchestra, under the direction of Keith Lockhart, released a music video, Summon the Heroes-featuring the work originally composed by John Williams for the 1996 Olympic Games-as a tribute to today's first responders who are providing critical and needed services during the Covid-19 epidemic.

While Broadway remains shut down, BroadwayWorld is keeping up with your favorite stars and giving you a peek at what they have been up to! Check out yesterday's videos, from stars including Kristin Chenoweth, Andrew Lloyd Webber, Rob McClure, and more!

Neil Patrick Harris announces today's AFI Movie Club selection: STAR WARS: EPISODE IV a?" A NEW HOPE.

Andrew Lloyd Webber has shared a video of himself playing John Williams' Star Wars theme in honor of Star Wars Day, May 4th!

John Williams In Vienna, featuring the composer's debut concert with the Vienna Philharmonic, will be released on August 14, 2020.

For Mother's Day, violinist Anne Akiko Meyers releases the world premiere recording of Arvo Pärt's Estonian Lullaby for violin and piano on Avie Records.

Pacific Symphony today announced the cancellation of additional concerts affected by increased measures to slow the spread of COVID-19.

The Cleveland Pops Orchestra has announced its 25th Anniversary Concert Season! Conductor and Music Director Carl Topilow and Shirley Morgenstern President and CEO, along with a survey from our patrons, have put together a season of symphonic pops music created by some the most popular composers of the last century.

Music Director Osmo Vänskä and the Grammy Award-winning Minnesota Orchestra today announced plans for the ensemble's 2020-21 season.

The Harry Potter Film Concert Series returns to NJPAC with Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows a?" Part 2 in Concert, the final chapter in the Harry Potter series.

The Houston Symphony announced that it is extending its concert cancellations, canceling all previously scheduled concerts and community activities through the months of May and June 2020 in order to protect the health of audiences, musicians, and staff.

The 2020 Boston Pops spring season, which was to take place May 16-June 13, has been canceled due to ongoing concerns over the spread of COVID-19. The 2020 Boston Pops season was designed as a celebration of Keith Lockhart's 25th anniversary season.