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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 (University of California, Los Angeles). 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.
John 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, John 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!
John 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.
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When did john towner Williams die?
As of July 2014, John Towner Williams, the American composer, is still alive. He was born in New York in 1932.
Who is John Towner Williams' mother?
Raquel Helene Williams
What is john Williams middle name?
The full name of John Williams the composer is from his birth name is....... John Towner Williams. :0
What instrument does John Towner Williams play?
he plays classic guitar and piano
What was John Wycliffe's parents names?
John Towner Williams is an American composer, Conductor, and Pianist, in a career that spans six decades. He is the son of Esther and John Williams Sr. John Williams Sr. was a jazz drummer who played with the Raymond Scott Quintet.
What was John Williams whole name?
john towner Williams
When did john towner Williams die?
As of July 2014, John Towner Williams, the American composer, is still alive. He was born in New York in 1932.
What is John Towner Williams father's name?
bob
Who is John Towner Williams' mother?
Raquel Helene Williams
What is john Williams middle name?
The full name of John Williams the composer is from his birth name is....... John Towner Williams. :0
Where does John Towner Williams live now?
Beverly Hills, California.
When was John Towner born?
John Towner was born on 1933-11-19.
What instrument does John Towner Williams play?
he plays classic guitar and piano
What has the author John Matheson written?
John Matheson has written: 'Sonny Bill Williams' -- subject(s): Rugby football players, Biography 'Sonny Bill Williams' -- subject(s): Rugby football players, Biography
What has the author John R Williams written?
John R. Williams has written: 'The life of Goethe' -- subject(s): Authors, German, Biography, German Authors
What was John Wycliffe's parents names?
John Towner Williams is an American composer, Conductor, and Pianist, in a career that spans six decades. He is the son of Esther and John Williams Sr. John Williams Sr. was a jazz drummer who played with the Raymond Scott Quintet.
What has the author John Russell Stephens written?
John Russell Stephens has written: 'Emlyn Williams' -- subject(s): Biography, Welsh Dramatists
