Into The Collective Memory: Interview with Dirk Brossé

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The esteemed conductor and composer talks about the music of John Williams and his own personal collaboration and friendship with him over the years.

By Maurizio Caschetto

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Reflections: Growing Up With Music

A personal view about the music of John Williams and its role in my upbringing

By Gianmaria Caschetto

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“¡Que viva Gustavo!”

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Or: How the music of John Williams shines in the jubilant performance of the Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra and its esteemed conductor Gustavo Dudamel

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Super Orchestra: the LSO and the Music of Superman

A brief history of the special relationship between John Williams and the London Symphony Orchestra, followed by the full list of musicians who performed on the soundtrack of Superman: The Movie

by Maurizio Caschetto

JW_Anvil_Crew — A rare picture taken during a break of the recording sessions of Superman: The Movie. From left to right: recording engineer Eric Tomlinson, second-unit director André De Toth, executive producer Ilya Salkind, actor Christopher Reeve, composer John Williams and director Richard Donner

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Clarion Call: Interview with Thomas Hooten

An exclusive interview with Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra’s Principal Trumpet, who just released the album Hooten Plays Williams, featuring the music of John Williams conducted by the composer.

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Superfeats: A Conversation with Mike Matessino on SUPERMAN 40th Anniversary Soundtrack (Part 2)

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Part 2 of the exclusive podcast featuring producer Mike Matessino on Superman: The Movie 40th Anniversary Remastered Edition, a new release from La-La Land Records of John Williams’ soaring score

Hosted by Maurizio Caschetto and Tim Burden

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Taking Flight: A Conversation with Mike Matessino on SUPERMAN 40th Anniversary Soundtrack (Part 1)

An exclusive podcast featuring producer Mike Matessino on Superman: The Movie 40th Anniversary Remastered Edition, a new release from La-La Land Records of John Williams’ soaring score

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