Name: John Williams In Tokyo
Brand: John Williams, Saito Kinen Orchestra

Bonus disc

Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

6511210

Colour

Black

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Download code

Download code: No

Rough Trade Exclusive

Rough Trade Exclusive: No

Extended format

Extended format: No

Format detail

Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2024-07-12

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Supplier GB

Universal

Tax rate GB

Standard:20

UPC / Barcode

0602465112108

Total Cap

9999

Black LPx2

6515029

Extended format: Yes

0602465150292

CDx2

6557256

0602465572568

6511208

Blu-Ray

0602465112085

Artist

John Williams

Saito Kinen Orchestra

Genre GB

Soundtracks

Label GB

Decca (UMO)

Soundtracks | Vinyl LPs, CDs, Merch | Rough Trade

John Williams is an American film composer, conductor, and pianist born on February 8, 1932 in Floral Park, Long Island, NY. With a career spanning six decades, he has composed some of the most recognizable film scores in history. Williams has won numerous awards including five Academy Awards and 21 Grammy Awards. He is known for his Neo-romantic style and use of leitmotifs and orchestral grandeur. His collaborations with Steven Spielberg and George Lucas have contributed to the popularity of score music. Williams was honored with the Richard Kirk award at the 1999 BMI Film and TV Awards.
In addition to his work in film composition, Williams also composed theme music for various TV programs in the 1960s. He began his career as a jazz pianist and worked with artists such as Stan Getz Quartet and Quintet.
Williams' talent extends beyond traditional film scoring as he has explored Impressionist, Expressionist, Experimental music genres, as well as progressive Jazz influenced by his father who was a jazz drummer. His contributions to the world of music have earned him induction into the Hollywood Bowl Hall of Fame in 2000 and recognition from Kennedy Center Honors in 2004.

Newest Listed Items

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 set to be released by Deutsche Grammophon and follows his acclaimed concert albums, The Berlin Concert and John Williams in Vienna, which topped charts around the globe. The first single, ‘Superman March’ celebrates the composer in the week of his 92nd birthday along with a music video of the performance. 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.

John Williams In Tokyo

Music GB

Discover John Williams In Tokyo by Saito Kinen Orchestra on vinyl. Captured live at Suntory Hall, this album features beloved film scores conducted by John Williams and a special tribute track. Available soon from Deutsche Grammophon.