John Williams - The Legend Of John Williams - 20CD Boxset - COMPACT DISCS
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- Description: The most expansive set ever dedicated to JOHN WILLIAMS, the most famous American composer in the world, a monumental new collection as part of the "Écoutez le Cinéma" series. The 20-CD collection presents an overview of Maestro Williams' career, spanning over six decades, from his earliest works of the 1960s to the most recent works and collaborations, including original soundtracks for STEVEN SPIELBERG (Jaws, E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial, Raiders of the Lost Ark, Schindler's List), GEORGE LUCAS (Star Wars), ALFRED HITCHCOCK, CLINT EASTWOOD, BRIAN DE PALMA, OLIVER STONE, MARK RYDELL, SYDNEY POLLACK, and RON HOWARD. In addition, the collection also presents selections from recordings with the BOSTON POPS, and a number of John Williams' concert works, including the rare "Sinfonietta for Wind Ensemble" with the EASTMAN WIND ENSEMBLE, here newly remastered from the 1/4" tapes from Deutsche Grammophon's archives; and recordings with ANNE-SOPHIE MUTTER, the RECORDING ARTS ORCHESTRA OF LOS ANGELES, BOSTON SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA, and the BERLINER PHILHARMONIKER Finally, the 20th disc presents a selection of songs and arrangements penned by Williams during his career, including covers by FRANK SINATRA, ELLA FITZGERALD, COUNT BASIE, HENRY MANCINI, ANDRÉ PREVIN, LUCIANO PAVAROTTI, and BARBRA STREISAND. The booklet includes a NEW INTERVIEW WITH JOHN WILLIAMS and quotes from Oliver Stone, Jean-Jacques Annaud and Alan Bergman, plus archival photos and original film stills. THE ULTIMATE, ESSENTIAL BOX SET an exploration of all the territories of the Williams continent. Better the quintessence of a legend in 22 hours of music. Content CDs 1 & 2 BOSTON POPS HIGHLIGHTS Including music from Star Wars; Superman; Close Encounters Of The Third Kind; The Mission Theme (NBC News); Jane Eyre; Liberty Fanfare; Olympic Fanfare and Theme; Home Alone CD 3 EARLY SCORES Checkmate; How To Steal A Mil
- Artist: John Williams
- Title: The Legend Of John Williams - 20CD Boxset
- Format: CD
- Label: Universal Import
- Release Date: 02/23/2024
- Genre: Score/Soundtrack
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- UPC: 600753991985
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