John Williams

Today, we wish John Williams a happy 80th birthday! Read More

John Williams, the composer of some of the most iconic cinematic themes, turns 80 years old today. Read More

80 years old, today - is responsible for the sound of modern genre entertainment, given that he wrote the music for so many films that have been enshrined as sci-fi and fantasy classics: Star Wars , Jurassic Park , Raiders of the Lost Ark , etc. Here are 10 of his best...and one non-genre score we couldn't do without. Read More

Yesterday we celebrated the 200th anniversary of Charles Dickens' birthday , but today we celebrate a legend who is actually still alive. Read More

The iconic film composer, best known for his work on "Star Wars,""Indiana Jones,""Harry Potter," and has been in the movie music game for over 50 years. Read More

Along with his accomplishments in film, Williams served as music director for the Boston Pops Orchestra for 14 seasons and composed themes for four Olympic Games. Read More

The five-time Oscar-winning ( 47-time Oscar-nominated) composer and conductor John Williams was born 80 years ago today in Flushing, Queens. Read More

Williams was born 80 years ago today in the Flushing neighborhood of Queens, New York. And he's still working away, scoring films (mostly for Steven Spielberg) and receiving award nominations. Read More

The Pasadena Symphony and POPS recently named Grammy nominee Peter Boyer as the Symphony's newest Composer in Residence for the 2012-13 season. Read More

The Pasadena Symphony and POPS recently named Grammy nominee Peter Boyer as the Symphony's newest Composer in Residence for the 2012-13 season. Read More