JOHN WILLIAMS
Williams: Violin Concerto No. 2 / Selected Film Themes Anne-Sophie Mutter (violin) / Boston Symphony Orchestra, John Williams [ Deutsche Grammophon / CD - released 10/Jun/2022 ] Deutsche Grammophon is proud to present the world-premiere recording of John Williams's Violin Concerto no.2. The work was written for and recorded by the venerated composer's friend and frequent collaborator Anne-Sophie Mutter. |
Anne-Sophie Mutter, Roger Federer, John Williams, Daniel Barenboim, Andre Previn, Jorg Widmann, Lambert Orkis, Steve Cohen
Anne-Sophie Mutter: Vivace [ SWR Classics / DVD - released 29/Sep/2023 ] Anne-Sophie Mutter is one of the greatest musicians of our age and for the last five decades has appeared at the world's leading concert venues. In addition to premiering 31 new works from leading composers, she is an inspiring mentor, has promoted... |
VARIOUS COMPOSERS
A Jacqueline du Pre Recital Jacqueline du Pre (cello) with Gerald Moore (piano), Oslan Ellis (harp), Roy Jesson (organ) & John Williams (guitar) [ Warner Classics Original Jacket Reissues / CD - released 20/Oct/2017 ] The tragedy of du Pré's brief career is still fresh in the public memory and can be summarised here. She was born in Oxford on 26 January 1945 into a middle-class family in which music was important: her mother was a fine pianist and a gifted teacher. |
J. S. BACH
MARBECKS COLLECTABLE: Bach: Lute Suites John Williams (guitar) [ CBS Masterworks / CD - released 1/May/1986 ] The Australian guitarist John Williams has long been universally recognized as a true master of the instrument. |
MORRICONE / BONFA / PREVIN / BERNSTEIN / LEGRAND / etc
Itzhak Perlman - Cinema Serenade Itzhak Perlman (violin) / Pittsburg Symphjony Orchestra, John Williams [ Sony Classics / CD - released 8/Sep/2017 ] "...This disc contains arrangements of film scores for violin and orchestra. Perlman's playing is lovely, as always; the arrangements are pleasant and well played..." American Record Guide |
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John Williams in Tokyo Saito Kinen Orchestra John Williams, Stéphane Denève [ Deutsche Grammophon / CD - released 19/Jul/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... |
JOHN WILLIAMS
Yo-Yo Ma - A Gathering of Friends Yo-Yo Ma (cello) / New York Philharmonic Orchestra, John Williams [ Sony Music / CD - released 20/May/2022 ] The 40-year friendship between two musical titans, John Williams & Yo-Yo Ma, reaches a new peak with 'A Gathering of Friends.' The incredible warmth & brilliance of composer/conductor John Williams is felt throughout this album. |
Anne-Sophie Mutter, Roger Federer, John Williams, Daniel Barenboim, Andre Previn, Jorg Widmann, Lambert Orkis, Steve Cohen
Anne-Sophie Mutter: Vivace (Blu-ray) [ SWR Classics / Blu-ray - released 29/Sep/2023 ] Anne-Sophie Mutter is one of the greatest musicians of our age and for the last five decades has appeared at the world's leading concert venues. In addition to premiering 31 new works from leading composers, she is an inspiring mentor, has promoted... |
JOHN WILLIAMS
John Williams In Vienna [Blu-ray Video Edition Dolby Atmos] Anne-Sophie Mutter (violin) / Wiener Philharmoniker, John Williams [ Deutsche Grammophon Blu-ray Video / Blu-ray Disc - released 24/Feb/2021 ] John Williams in Vienna, the legendary composer's chart-topping new album with the world-famous Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra, has become the best-selling orchestral album of 2020. Now on Blu-ray with bonus tracks. |
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John Williams: The Berlin Concert Bruno Delepelaire (cello), Berliner Philharmoniker, John Williams [ Deutsche Grammophon / 2 CD - released 4/Mar/2022 ] The history of film music would be different without John Williams. Cinema classics like Star Wars, Indiana Jones and Harry Potter are inextricably linked with his musical style. His soundtracks captivate listeners with thrilling, moving themes and a... |
VARIOUS COMPOSERS
MARBECKS COLLECTABLE: Bryn Terfel - Simple Gifts (Incl 'I'll walk beside you' & 'How great thou art') Bryn Terfel (bass-baritone) with Aled Jones (tenor) and John Williams (guitar) / London Voices / London Symphony Orchestra / Barry Wordsworth [ Deutsche Grammophon / CD - released 18/Oct/2005 ] As one of the most acclaimed opera singers of our time, Bryn Terfel dedicates his golden voice to a program that celebrates the simple beauty of melody and song, making the album a must-have for every Terfel fan and a serene and inspiring gift for... |
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Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker (LP) [ Universal / 2 LP - released 20/Nov/2020 ] Director J.J. Abrams once again takes viewers on an epic journey to a galaxy far, far away with Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker, the riveting conclusion of the seminal saga, where new legends will be born and the final battle for freedom is yet to... |
VARIOUS COMPOSERS
John Williams - The Guitar Master - the Ultimate Collection John Williams (guitar) [ Sony / 2 CD - released 1/Jun/2016 ] "This soft-edged compilation gathers his biggest film hits from The Deer Hunter, The Mission and Schindler's List, but they are woven in with brilliant arrangements of Falla, Albeniz, Satie and Bach. A true master." (The Guardian) |
VARIOUS COMPOSERS
The Seville Concert John Williams (guitar) [ Kultur DVD / DVD - released 1/Mar/2007 ] One of the world's most accomplished classical guitarists, John Williams, plays a variety of his favorite classical and flamenco pieces in this concert, recorded during a recital with the Orquesta Sinfonica de Sevilla. |
ANTONIO VIVALDI
MARBECKS COLLECTABLE: John Williams plays Vivaldi Concertos John Williams (guitar) / Franz Liszt Chamber Orchestra, Janos Rolla, with Benjamin Verdery (guitar) [ Sony Classical / CD - released 16/Nov/1991 ] Original recordings from May 1990 |
PTER SCULTHORPE / NIGEL WESTGATE
MARBECKS COLLECTABLE - John Williams - From Australia John Williams (guitar) / London Symphony Orchestra, Paul Daniel, Australian Chamber Orchestra, Richard Hickox [ Sony Classical / CD - released 2/Feb/1994 ] Recorded Feb/March 1994 & December 1990 |
JOAQUIN RODRIGO
Rodrigo: Concierto de Aranjuez / Fantasia Para un Gentilhombre (with Villa-Lobos - Guitar Concerto) John Williams (guitar) / English Chamber Orchestra, Daniel Barenboim & Charles Groves [ Sony Originals / CD - released 10/Apr/2011 ] "A warm, outgoing account, captured in a recording that focuses sharply on both guitaristic and orchestral details without seeming overly clinical" (New York Times) |
Original Soundtrack, with Topol, Leonard Frey, Norma Crane, Paul Mann / score conducted by John Williams
MARBECKS COLLECTABLE: Fiddler On The Roof (30th anniversary edition) [ EMI / CD - released 15/Oct/1986 ] Topol's London stage production of the Sheldon Harnick-Jerry Bock musical led movie director Norman Jewison to cast him in the film version, for which he won an Academy Award®, ensuring his popularity worldwide. |
GERSHWIN / RODRIGO / VIVALDI / RAVEL / RACHMANINOV / GIULIANI
MARBECKS COLLECTABLE: Rodrigo/Gershwin/Ravel/Rachmaninov: Concertos Philippe Entremont (piano), John Williams (guitar) / English Chamber Orchestra, Philadelphia Orchestra, Cleveland Orchestra [ Sony Classical Concertos / 3 CD Box Set - released 1/Nov/2009 ] .This special edition collects three highly regarded recordings on the Sony label. All three CDs features top selling soloists and world famous orchestras.. |
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John Williams in Tokyo [Live complete] (Blu-ray) Saito Kinen Orchestra John Williams, Stéphane Denève [ Deutsche Grammophon Blu-ray / Blu-ray - released 19/Jul/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... |
GILBERT & SULLIVAN
Gilbert & Sullivan: H.M.S. Pinafore (complete operetta) Elizabeth Watts, Toby Spence, John Mark Ainsley, Andrew Foster-Williams / Scottish Opera, Richard Egarr [ Linn / 2 CD - released 2/May/2016 ] "The singers are first class and well suited to their roles - Toby Spence is well-suited the tenor role of Ralph, John Mark Ainsley as Sir Joseph gives the character an affected aloofness with sufficient dryness to provide believable comedy" MusicWeb |
SAMUEL WESLEY / JOHN STAINER / STANLEY VANN / ORLANDO GIBBONS / etc
The English Anthem (Vol 8) (Includes 'A crown of glory' & 'Praise the Lord, my soul') St Paul's Cathedral Choir / Huw Williams (organ) / John Scott (director) [ Hyperion / CD - released 11/Feb/2005 ] 'The performances are excellent, as are William McVicker's booklet-notes, and the great echo's presence is felt as friend, not foe' (Gramophone) |
STEPHEN SONDHEIM
Sondheim: Into The Woods Vanessa Williams & John McMartin / 2002 Broadway Cast [ Nonesuch / CD - released 26/Aug/2002 ] Into the Woods is a 1986 musical with music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim and book by James Lapine. The musical intertwines the plots of several Brothers Grimm fairy tales, exploring the consequences of the characters' wishes and quests. The main... |
JOHN ALDEN CARPENTER
Carpenter: Adventures in A Perambulator / Symphonies Nos. 1 and 2 National Symphony Orchestra of Ukraine, John McLaughlin Williams, conductor [ Naxos American Classics / CD - released 14/May/2001 ] You have to hand it to Naxos. Here--on one very-nicely-performed program (played with gusto, polish, and complete sympathy by those specialists in American repertoire, the Ukraine National Symphony!!) and recorded in clean, bright, engaging sound." |
John McLaughlin / Jaco Pastorius / Tony Williams
Trio of Doom [ Sony Music / CD - released 26/Jun/2007 ] This American imported disc features a one-time dream band comprised of Mahavishnu Orchestra guitarist / leader John McLaughlin, Weather Report bassist Jaco Pastorius, and Lifetime leader / Miles Davis drummer Tony Williams!!! |
John McLaughlin / Jaco Pastorius / Tony Williams
Trio of Doom - LP [ Sony Music / LP - released 26/Jun/2007 ] This super-charged dream band, composed of Mahavishnu Orchestra guitarist/leader John McLaughlin, Weather Report bassist Jaco Pastorius, and Miles Davis drummer Tony Williams, was originally formed for a one-time performance at 1979's historic Havana... |
John Williams
O.S.T. - Memoirs Of A Geisha [ Sony Classical / CD - released 9/Jan/2006 ] |
John Williams
O.S.T.Star Wars:phantom Menace [ Sony / CD - released 12/Apr/1999 ] |
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Spanish Guitar Music [ Essential Classics / CD ] The sound of the guitar is inseparable from the colour and rhythm of Spanish folk music. performing works that range from the flavourful mood of Tarrega's 'Recuerdos de la Alhambra' to Falla's high spirited dances from The Three-Cornered Hat, John... |
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Star Wars: The Last Jedi (Double LP) [ Walt Disney Records / 2 LP - released 13/Apr/2018 ] In Lucasfilm's Star Wars: The Last Jedi, the Skywalker saga continues as the heroes of The Force Awakens join the galactic legends in an epic adventure that unlocks age-old mysteries of the Force and shocking revelations of the past. |
John Williams, guitar
The Magic Box [ Sony Music / SACD - released 16/Apr/2002 ] Stereo Super Audio CD - THIS DISC IS ONLY PLAYABLE ON SACD PLAYERS! |
John Williams, guitar
The Magic Box [ Sony Music / CD - released 28/Aug/2001 ] On 'The Magic Box' the guitar virtuoso, John Williams exuberantly explores folk-based African music! |
VIVALDI / RODRIGO / CASTELNUOVO-TEDESCO / GIULIANI / VILLA-LOBOS / PONCE
The Great Guitar Concertos John Williams (guitar) / English Chamber Orchestra / Philharmonia Orchestra / London Symphony / Louis Fremaux / Andre Previn / Charles Groves [ Sony / 2 CD - released 25/Oct/1990 ] 1001 Classical recordings you must hear before you die (1901-1950) - "You can't go wrong with this double disc set. John Williams is among the finest living classical guitar virtuosi today. His harmonics are similar to that of the great Christopher... |
Julian Bream, Eduardo Fernandes, Alexandre Lagoya, John Williams, Gonan Sollscher, etc
Guitar Adagios-Over 155 minutes of smooth guitar classics [ Decca Double / 2 CD - released 25/Jun/2004 ] Over 155 minutes of smooth guitar classics |
LAWES / SOR / ALBENIZ / RAVEL / etc
Together Julian Bream & John Williams (guitars) [ RCA Victor Gold Seal / CD - released 30/Aug/2017 ] |
Various Artists / Music Composed and Conducted by John Williams
Empire of the Sun (Original Soundtrack) [ Warner Bros. Music / CD - released 25/Oct/1990 ] American imported disc. |
Original Soundtrack (TV Series) / John Williams
Lost In Space [ CD ] |
JOHN WILLIAMS
John Williams and Anne-Sophie Mutter - Across The Stars Anne-Sophie Mutter (violin) / The Recording Arts Orchestra of Los Angeles, John Williams [ Deutsche Grammophon / CD - released 25/Oct/2019 ] "Mutter and Williams are especially winning in contemplative, romantic mode, although the scary shivers from the 1979 Dracula earn their place too" The Times, London |