John Williams Legacy John Williams

• John Williams (b. 1932):
• 1 Williams: Main Title (From "Star Wars: A New Hope") 06:25
• 2 Williams: Hedwig's Theme (From "Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone") 05:05
• 3 Williams: Raiders March (From "Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark") 05:45
• 4 Williams: Flying Theme (From "E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial") 03:58
• 5 Williams: Theme (From "Jurassic Park") 06:03
• 6 Williams: Superman March 04:54
• 7 Williams: Theme (From "Schindler's List") 04:16
• 8 Williams: Olympic Fanfare and Theme 04:16
• 9 Williams: Excerpts (From "Close Encounters of the Third Kind") 07:47
• 10 Williams: Harry's Wondrous World (From "Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone") 05:17
• 11 Williams: Yoda's Theme (From "Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back") 03:39
• 12 Williams: Imperial March (From "Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back") 03:21
• 13 Williams: The Flight to Neverland (From "Hook") 05:15
• 14 Williams: Princess Leia's Theme (From "Star Wars: A New Hope") 04:41
• 15 Williams: Throne Room & Finale (From "Star Wars: A New Hope") 08:32
• Total Runtime 01:19:14

Info for John Williams Legacy

John Williams’s upcoming album John Williams Legacy brings together some of his most iconic film music, including themes from Star Wars, Harry Potter, Jurassic Park, Indiana Jones and E.T.

The recordings feature world-class performances by the Berliner Philharmoniker, the Vienna Philharmonic and the Recording Arts Orchestra of Los Angeles, conducted by the legendary composer himself. The release is further enhanced by booklet notes from journalist Jon Burlingame.

“So much of what we do is ephemeral and quickly forgotten, even by ourselves, so it’s gratifying to have something you have done linger in people’s memories.” (John Williams)

The aim of The Legacy of John Williams is to give researchers, students and simple fans of the Maestro a platform to celebrate his work and the enormous impact that it had (and continues to have) on many people around the world, especially musicians, composers, film professionals, music scholars, historians and people that, in one way or another, chose their school and career path after being influenced by John Williams and his music.

After its inception in 2018, the project has grown considerably, thanks to the launch of a successful podcast series associated with the website that presents exclusive interviews with musicians who worked with John Williams over the years, sharing their stories and memories of playing for him, but also composers, conductors and professionals who were influenced by the Maestro’s music. The website also hosts written articles, interviews and essays to further illustrate the incredible variety and richness of John Williams’ oeuvre.

The Legacy of John Williams is now entering in a new phase. Starting in 2024, the website will feature a comprehensive Works section dedicated to the Maestro’s output for film, television and concert hall, providing accurate and detailed resource information on each work composed by John Williams.

We hope that you will find interesting information and engaging content while surfing through the pages and the archives of the website. Our goal will always be to maintain the level of excellence that is always associated with the work of John Williams.

The Legacy of John Williams is not associated or directly involved with the composer himself or his representatives. It’s an unofficial website, completely ad-free and fully non-profit. It’s not affiliated with his agency nor with any film and record companies working with the Maestro. If you want to get in touch with the Mr. Williams’s agency, please refer to the Contact information page.

John Williams

John Williams
was born in 1932 in Long Island, New York, and later moved with his family to Los Angeles in 1948. He studied composition at UCLA. After serving in the Air Force, Williams returned to New York to study piano at the Juilliard School of Music. He worked as a jazz pianist for a time before moving back to Los Angeles to begin his career in the film studios.

Mr. Williams has composed the music for close to eighty films and has composed some of the most famous themes ever written for cinema. Some of these include Harry Potter, Jaws, Close Encounters of the Third Kind, ET - the Extraterrestrial, Jurassic Park, the Star Wars Pre-episode and Trilogy, the Indiana Jones Trilogy, Home Alone, and Empire of the Sun. Receiving 45 Academy Award nominations, Williams has been awarded with five Oscars, seven British Academy Awards, twenty-one Grammies and four Golden Globes. He also has several gold and platinum recordings. His film score for Schindler's List earned him an Oscar and a Grammy. With 45 Academy Award nominations, John Williams has the most nominations of any person alive, and is tied for second ever after Walt Disney!

Mr. Williams was named the 19th conductor of the Boston Pops Orchestra in 1980, retiring in 1993. He has appeared as guest conductor with many major orchestras, including the Dallas Symphony Orchestra, and has also written many concert pieces. His concert compositions include: Five Sacred Trees, a bassoon concerto premiered by the New York Philharmonic in 1995, a cello concerto premiered in 1994 by Yo-Yo Ma and the Boston Symphony Orchestra, and several concertos for flute, violin, clarinet, and tuba. His trumpet concerto premiered in 1996 with the Cleveland Orchestra. In addition, Mr. Williams composed the themes for the NBC News, the 1987 International Special Olympics, and the 1984, 1988, and 1996 Summer Olympic Games.

Booklet for John Williams Legacy