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The Most Famous Olympic Theme John Williams DIDN’T Write
You may know that John Williams composed the music that has been heard on every television broadcast of the Olympic Games since the Los Angeles Olympics in 1984. But did you know he didn’t write all of it?
A Piano-Centric “Fabelmans” Score by John Williams
John Williams discusses his 53rd Oscar nomination for The Fabelmans, his close relationship with Steven Spielberg, and the unique piano-focused score he created for the film.
A Magical Half-Century Partnership
John Williams and Steven Spielberg reflect on their 50-year cinematic collaboration, discussing iconic films and scores, and hinting at future projects.
From Meeting John Williams to Self-Producing a #1 Album
LA Phil Principal Trumpet, Thomas Hooten, records John Williams' Concerto for Trumpet and Orchestra. The self-produced album, conducted by Williams, debuted at #1 on iTunes classical chart.
A Pioneer in the “Star Wars” Galaxy
This article discusses the unique aspects of "Rogue One: A Star Wars Story," focusing on its standalone narrative, absence of Jedi, and Michael Giacchino's impactful score.
John Williams Donates Scores to Juilliard
John Williams, renowned film composer, has donated his extensive library of scores to The Juilliard School. He also revealed plans to score one final Star Wars movie.
10 Composers From Across Latin America We’re Celebrating This Month!
Explore the rich heritage of Hispanic music through these 10 influential composers, from Teresa Carreño to Gabriela Ortiz.
Chapman Challenge: What’s the Spookiest Instrument?
In this Chapman Challenge, Alan discusses the spookiest instruments in honor of Halloween, highlighting the eerie sounds of the theremin and the scary potential of violins.
The Story Behind “Appalachian Spring,” the Ballet
Explore the history of Appalachian Spring, a ballet commissioned by Elizabeth Sprague Coolidge, composed by Aaron Copland, and choreographed by Martha Graham.
Bolero, Obsession, and the Brain
"Unraveling Bolero" artist Anne Adams and composer Maurice Ravel's shared experience with progressive aphasia is explored at a San Francisco symposium on arts and brain science.
Fanny Mendelssohn Finally Gets Her Due
Fanny Mendelssohn's lost masterpiece, misattributed to her brother for 150 years, is finally recognized as hers, shedding light on her overlooked musical talent.
Waltzing from the Blue Danube to Outer Space
Explore the history of Johann Strauss II's Blue Danube Waltz, from its initial reception as a choral piece to its iconic use in Stanley Kubrick's 2001: A Space Odyssey.
