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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.
Wendy Carlos: Synth Visionary
Explore the life of Wendy Carlos, a pioneer in electronic music, known for her work with the Moog synthesizer and her groundbreaking album, Switched-On Bach.
Virtuosity and Nostalgia: Teresa Carreño and Chopin
Explore the life and music of Teresa Carreño, a South American composer and pianist, and her significant influence from Frédéric Chopin.
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.
Women Who Made (Musical) History
Celebrating Women's History Month with a look at influential women in classical music, from Hildegard Von Bingen to Dr. Lucy Jones, who broke barriers and made history.
A Playlist to Honor Martin Luther King, Jr.’s Legacy
This article explores the significant role of music in Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s life and presents various compositions that honor his legacy and the causes he championed.
Meet the Mozart of Spain, Sweden, and More
Explore the lives of composers dubbed as the "Mozarts" of their countries, including Joseph Martin Kraus of Sweden, Juan Arriaga of Spain, and two English contenders.
