Legacy Conversations Video Series Ep.2: Emilio Audissino

Distinguished author and scholar discusses the second edition of his acclaimed book The Film Music of John Williams: Reviving Hollywood’s Classical Style, reflecting upon the current status of the academic studies of John Williams’ music and the composer’s place in the history of film music

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Featuring Special Guest Frank Lehman

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Top of the World: John Williams and ‘The Eiger Sanction’

Soundtrack Producer Mike Matessino presents Intrada Records’ new 2-disc expanded edition of John Williams’ score for Clint Eastwood’s alpine thriller, featuring the world premiere release of the original film recording and a remastered version of the 1975 soundtrack album

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L.A. Studio Legends: Stephen Erdody

Cellist extraordinaire talks his distinguished career as a studio musician in Hollywood and his many collaborations with John Williams, including Angela’s Ashes, A.I. Artificial Intelligence, Memoirs of a Geisha and Munich

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Photo courtesy of Stephen Erdody

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Heavens and Dreamscapes: Mike Matessino Talks ‘Always’ and ‘Images’

The esteemed Soundtrack Producer discusses two classic John Williams’ film scores recently released: Steven Spielberg’s 1989 aviation drama Always and Robert Altman’s 1972 cult classic Images

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The new editions of ‘Always’ (La-La Land Records) and ‘Images’ (Quartet Records)

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Legacy Conversations: Steven C. Smith and William Stromberg

Author Steven C. Smith and composer & conductor William Stromberg discuss the lineage that connects John Williams and the great composers of the Golden Age of Hollywood, including Bernard Herrmann and Max Steiner

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  • Steven C. Smith (Photo © Mark A. Vieira)
  • William Stromberg

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L.A. Studio Legends: Louise Di Tullio

Legendary flutist talks her incredible career as a performing artist, the legacy of her own musical family, the phenomenal streak of work as a studio musician in Hollywood and her many collaborations with John Williams on such iconic scores as Hook, Jurassic Park, War Horse and many others.

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The Special Relationship: John Williams and the London Symphony Orchestra (Video)

Celebrating the unique musical collaboration between Maestro John Williams and the legendary British orchestra with a distinguished panel of guests talking about their work on historic film scores including the original Star Wars trilogy, Superman and Raiders of the Lost Ark

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The Legacy of John Williams is proud to present this exclusive video production dedicated to one of the most special relationship in the history of music: John Williams and the London Symphony Orchestra.

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Announcing ‘THE SPECIAL RELATIONSHIP: John Williams and the London Symphony Orchestra’ Video Event

Coming May 4th on The Legacy of John Williams, an exclusive online video event featuring special guests to celebrate one of the most legendary collaborations in the history of music: John Williams and the London Symphony Orchestra

John Williams and the London Symphony Orchestra at Abbey Road Studios (2005) Photo © Michael Humphrey / LSO
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“Spotlight on John Williams”: Interview with conductor Kevin Griffiths

English-born conductor Kevin Griffiths talks about Spotlight on John Williams, the debut album of the City Light Symphony Orchestra featuring a selection of John Williams’ film music masterworks

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Legacy Conversations: Kevin Puts

Acclaimed contemporary classical composer talks his career and his cinematic music for the concert hall, including the Pulitzer Prize-winning opera Silent Night, his approach to composition and how much John Williams’ music touched him since childhood and inspired him to become a composer

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