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John Williams

Film Review: “Fiddler on the Roof” — The Genesis of a Great Filmed Musical

Daniel Raim’s Fiddler’s Journey to The Big Screen is a terrific documentary about the creation of the titular film.

By: Tim Jackson Filed Under: Featured, Film, Review Tagged: Chaim Topol, Daniel Raim, Fiddler on the Roof, John Williams, Norman Jewison, Tim Jackson, Zero Mostel

Concert Preview/Interview: Anne-Sophie Mutter Plays John Williams’s Violin Concerto no. 2

A packed, wide-ranging conversation with violinist Anne-Sophie Mutter that touches on several subjects, from a lifelong love of jazz to her verdict on John Williams’ Violin Concerto no. 2.

By: Jonathan Blumhofer Filed Under: Classical Music, Featured, Interview, Music, Preview Tagged: Anne-Sophie Mutter, Boston Symphony Orchestra, John Williams

Concert Review: John Williams’s Violin Concerto no. 2 at Tanglewood

On first impression, John Williams’ second violin concerto didn’t strike me as an instant classic, but there’s more than a little here to warrant repeated listening.

By: Jonathan Blumhofer Filed Under: Classical Music, Featured, Music, Review Tagged: Anne-Sophie Mutter, Boston Symphony Orchestra, John Williams, Tanglewood

Classical CD Reviews: Delibes Ballet Suites, John Williams in Vienna, and John Harbison Concertos

Terrific performances, blazing with color, character, and wonderful technique from Neeme Järvi and the Royal Scottish National Orchestra; John Williams and the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra offer considerable pleasure with some misteps; another triumphant release from Gil Rose and the BMOP.

By: Jonathan Blumhofer Filed Under: Classical Music, Featured, Music, Review Tagged: BMOP/sound, Boston Modern Orchestra Project, Chandos, Deutsche Grammophon, Gil-Rose, John Harbison, John Williams

Fuse News: Leonard Bernstein Sculpture Unveiled at BSO’s Tanglewood

The bust of Leonard Bernstein was done by New England artist Penelope Jencks and commissioned by legendary film composer John Williams.

By: Arts Fuse Editor Filed Under: Fuse News Tagged: Boston Symphony, bronze bust, John Williams, Leonard Bernstein, Penelope-Jencks, Ron Barnell, sculpture, Serge Koussevitsky, Tanglewood

CD Review: Tanglewood 75th Anniversary Celebration (Boston Symphony Orchestra, Tanglewood Music Center Orchestra, Tanglewood fellows, soloists, etc.), Part 2

One can’t really go wrong with any of the individual concerts, but below are a few highlights released between August 1st and September 2nd. All are available for purchase on the Boston Symphony Orchestra’s website.

By: Jonathan Blumhofer Filed Under: Featured, Music Tagged: Boston Pops, Boston Symphony Orchestra, Charles Munch, James Levine, John Williams, Oliver Knussen, Seiji Ozawa, Tanglewood, Tanglewood Festival Chorus

Fuse Concert Review: Tanglewood Throws A Birthday Bash — John Williams Turns 80

Composer John Williams has often stated that Tanglewood has been among his favorite places to visit — and the feeling is mutual.

By: Arts Fuse Editor Filed Under: Classical Music, Featured, Music Tagged: John Williams, Ron Barnell, Tanglewood, The Boston Pops

Concert Review: Tanglewood’s 75th Birthday Shindig — Boston Symphony Orchestra, Tanglewood Festival Chorus and Guests

After several years of frustrating cancellations and artistic challenges, Tanglewood and the Boston Symphony Orchestra seemed to be saying that there’s still much to celebrate. And they were right.

By: Jonathan Blumhofer Filed Under: Classical Music, Featured, Music Tagged: Andris Nelsons, Anne-Sophie Mutter, Boston Pops, Boston Symphony Orchestra, David Zinman, Emmanuel Ax, James Taylor, John Williams, Keith Lockhart, Peter Serkin, Stefan Asbury, Tanglewood, Tanglewood Festival Chorus (TFC), Tanglewood Music Center Orchestra (TMCO), Yo-Yo Ma

Classical Music Sampler: June 2012

Far from being a down month, June marks the start of New England’s summer classical music season.

By: Jonathan Blumhofer Filed Under: Classical Music, Coming Attractions, Featured, Music Tagged: A Far Cry, Boston Pops, Boston Youth Symphony Orchestra, Boston-Musica-Viva, Bruce Brubaker, Calder Quartet, Chorus pro Musica, Hilary Hahn, ICA, John Bruce Yeh, John Cage, John Williams, Katherine Jacobson Fleischer, Leon Fleischer, Mark Morris Dance Group, Mohawk Trail Concerts, Philip Glass, Rockport Chamber Music Series, Silfra, Silk Road Ensemble, Tanglewood, Volker Bertelmann, Yo-Yo Ma

Classical Music Review: Hooray for Film Night at Tanglewood

The Tanglewood team of Morgan Freeman, Gil Shaham, and John Williams served up an evening of memorable performances of music from the movies.

By: Arts Fuse Editor Filed Under: Classical Music, Film Tagged: Boston Pops Orchestra, hollywood, John Williams, Morgan Freeman, Music, Ron Barnell, Tanglewood

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