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The Boston Globe announced John Williams' appointment as Conductor of the Boston Pops in January 1980. He was in the midst of writing the score to The Empire Strikes Back, but considered the appointment one of his greatest honors.
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In 2021, Williams premiered his second violin concerto with...
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Conducted and Arranged by John Williams.Boston Pops Orchestra, Boston, 2002.00:00 : Speech (John Williams)00:30 : Warner Bros. Fanfare00:37 : As Time Goes By...
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Feb 8, 2022 · Below, Williams talks about his art and pays tribute to “one of the greatest orchestras in the world” while guest-conducting the Boston Pops through the “Star Wars Main Title” during a ...
John Williams conducts his theme from Jaws with the Boston Pops Orchestra at Tanglewood.
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In 2021, Williams premiered his second violin concerto with the BSO at Tanglewood along with soloist Anne-Sophie Mutter, for whom he composed the work. In January 1980, Williams was named 19th music director of the Boston Pops Orchestra, succeeding the legendary Arthur Fiedler.
Williams in 2011, conducting the Boston Pops Orchestra. Williams makes annual appearances with the Los Angeles Philharmonic at the Hollywood Bowl, and took part as conductor and composer in the orchestra's opening gala concerts for the Walt Disney Concert Hall in 2003, which included the premiere of his piece Soundings.
John Williams and Keith Lockhart take a bow with the orchestra at the conclusion of a Boston Pops program. Lockhart is the Pops’ current conductor; Williams was the conductor of the Boston Pops for over a decade.
