[ Deutsche Grammophon / CD ]
Release Date: Friday 19 July 2024
30 years after his last visit to Japan, John Williams has returned for a special concert - making his debut with the world-famous Saito Kinen Orchestra in renditions of his beloved film scores and reuniting with his longtime friend, world-renowned conductor Seiji Ozawa (1935-2024).
Captured live on record at Suntory Hall last year, John Williams in Tokyo is released by Deutsche Grammophon and follows his acclaimed concert albums, The Berlin Concert and John Williams in Vienna, which topped charts around the globe.
Captured live at the concert in Tokyo, the album includes 11 pieces conducted by John Williams and a bonus track, Tributes! (for Seiji) composed by John Williams for Seiji Ozawa, conducted by Stéphane Denève.
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (film score)
Fawkes the Phoenix
Harry Potter and the Philospher's Stone (film score)
Harry's Wondrous World
Hedwig's Theme
Raiders of the Lost Ark (film score)
The Raiders March
Schindler's List (film score)
Main theme
Star Wars IV (original): A New Hope (film score)
Princess Leia
The Throne Room / Finale
Star Wars V: The Empire Strikes Back (film score)
The Imperial March
Yoda's Theme
Star Wars VIII: The Last Jedi (film score)
The Rebellion is Reborn
Superman (film score)
Superman March
Tributes! (for Seiji)