The Bearded Trio

VIDEO: John Williams Interview The Philadelphia Orchestra on their Facebook page have published a never-before-seen 19-minute video interview, with Principal Guest Conductor Stéphane Denève and John Williams.  John Williams tells us in the interview: "Most of the time I'm writing something, I'm writing a movie now...So I listen to very little music, it's not very helpful to listen to Brahms or something else where the music is probably better than mine to begin with.  It wouldn't really help." You can watch the interview below: The Bearded Trio - The Site For Steven Spielberg, George Lucas, John Williams and a whole lot more.

John Williams to be honoured at BMI Film, TV and Visual Media Awards John Williams is going to be honoured by the Broadcast Music Inc at their 34th annual Film, TV and Visual Media Awards which is set to take place at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel in the luxurious Beverly Hills on May 9th. The award will be “a special award, bearing his name, in recognition of his incomparable status as one of the greatest film and television composers of our time.” BMI Vice President, Creative Doreen Ringer-Ross said: “By continuing to create and add to his prolific body of work, he’s made a lasting impression on music lovers around the world, and an entire community of composers who he continues to inspire. Because of this, and for all that he has given the world of music and beyond, we felt it was appropriate to honor John with this special award.” Read more at Variety The Bearded Trio - The Site For Steven Spielberg, George Lucas, John Williams and a whole lot more.

The Juilliard School announced today that it has received a bequest from Academy Award-winning composer and conductor John Williams of his complete library of concert music and film music scores as well as his sketchbooks. Mr. Williams, who studied piano with longtime Juilliard faculty member Rosina Lhévinne, announced the gift at a special alumni event held in Los Angeles at the Four Seasons Beverly Hills, where Mr. Williams was also presented with a President’s Medal by Juilliard President Joseph W. Polisi. Acknowledging this gift, Juilliard President Joseph W. Polisi said, “We are deeply grateful to John for his extraordinary generosity in bequeathing Juilliard his extensive library of both concert and film scores. John has been a wonderful friend and colleague for many years. His artistry, creativity, and endless imagination make him one of the most admired and respected musicians of our time. His gift will be a unique resource for all of our musicians at the school, particula...