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Animal Chat with Dr. MattAnimal Chat 4-25-25 with Dr. Mathew Holden John WilliamsJoin Dr. Matt Holden and John Williams for this weeks veterinarians pont of view!!2025-04-251h 02

Animal Chat with Dr. MattAnimal Chat 4-18-25 with Dr. Mathew Holden John WilliamsJoin Dr. Matt Holden and John Williams for this weeks"Animal Chat"!2025-04-191h 04

Animal Chat with Dr. MattAnimal Chat 4-4-25 with Dr. Mathew Holden John WilliamsFrom the Williams Broadcasting Studio join Dr. Matt Holden and John Williams for this weeks conversation about Lymn disease, Diabetes and vertual veterinary services and more.2025-04-051h 02

Animal Chat with Dr. MattAnimal Chat 3-28-25 with Dr. Mathew Holden John WilliamsFrom the Williams Broadcasting Studio join John Williams and Dr. Matt Holden for this weeks conversation with the veterinarian!2025-03-2855 min

The Legacy of John Williams PodcastSoundtrack Spotlight: The Reivers and The PatriotProducer Mike Matessino returns to talk about the remastered and expanded reissues of two riveting Americana scores by Maestro John Williams Hosted by Tim Burden and Maurizio Caschetto Special Guest: John Takis 2025 began with two long-awaited archival reissues of John Williams’ scores: The Reivers (from La-La Land Records) and The Patriot (from Intrada). Both are presented in fully remastered and expanded presentations by GRAMMY-nominated soundtrack producer Mike Matessino, finally giving fans of Maestro Williams the chance to rediscover two masterworks from the composer’s catalogue. The scores also presents the occasion to observe the evolution of Williams’ voice when w...2025-03-211h 41

Animal Chat with Dr. MattAnimal Chat 3-14-25 with Dr. Mathew Holden John WilliamsJoin John Williams and Dr. Matt Holden for this weeks "Animal Chat" from the Williams Broadcasting Studio!2025-03-1454 min

Animal Chat with Dr. MattAnimal Chat 3-7-25 with Dr. Mathew Holden DVM John WilliamsJoin John Williams and Dr. Matt Holden in the Williams Broadcasting Studio talking about veterinarian adventures and some great pet information!!2025-03-0752 min

Animal Chat with Dr. MattAnimal Chat 2-28-25 with Dr. Mathew Holden John WilliamsFrom the Williams Broadcasting Studiio join Dr. Matt Holden and John Williams for this weeks Animal Chat, "A veterinarians point of view"..2025-02-2855 min

Animal Chat with Dr. MattAnimal Chat 2-21-25 with Dr. Mathew Holden John WilliamsFrom the Williams Broadcasting Studio join Dr. Matt Holden and John Williams with interesting information about Avian Flu and lots more!!2025-02-211h 04

Animal Chat with Dr. MattAnimal Chat 1-31-25.with Dr. Mathew Holden John WilliamsJoin John Williams and Dr. Matt Holden for this weeks conversation on "Animal Chat"!2025-02-021h 01

Animal Chat with Dr. MattAnimal Chat 1-24-25 with Dr. Mathew Holden John WilliamsJoin Dr. Matt Holden and John Williams talking about the health and welfare of our pets in the Williams Broadcasting studio.2025-01-2446 min

The Legacy of John Williams PodcastExclusive Listening Preview: 'The Patriot' Expanded Soundtrack Edition Intrada Records announced the release of a newly expanded and remastered soundtrack 3-CD limited edition of John Williams' triumphant score for The Patriot, the historical epic drama from 2000 directed by Roland Emmerich and starring Mel Gibson as a hero of the American Revolution. The Academy Award-nominated score by Maestro Williams is a powerful, ambitious work full of stirring emotions enhancing the rousing adventure aspect of the film, but also replete with lyrical moments accompanying the inner feelings of the characters, including tender folk-like violin solos by Mark O'Connor. The score has plenty to...2025-01-1734 min

The Legacy of John Williams PodcastSomewhere In Our Memory: The Legacy of John Williams Christmas SpecialHosted by Tim Burden, Maurizio Caschetto, Mike Matessino Featuring Special Guests Jon Burlingame, Jeff Bond, Neil Bulk, Deniz Cordell, Annie Pasqua, Miguel Andrade, Jason LeBlanc, John Takis Sing a song for the glorious season! The Legacy of John Williams presents a special Christmas episode of its podcast series to celebrate the music of the Maestro during this magical, lyrical time of the year together with friends and a few esteemed guests, a sort of Christmas party with people gathering to exchange wishes and reminiscing what made us fall in love with John Williams’s music wh...2024-12-232h 26

The Legacy of John Williams PodcastLegacy Conversations: Neil Percy Principal Percussion of the London Symphony Orchestra talks about playing for John Williams on such film scores as the Star Wars prequels, Harry Potter and also in several live performances. When it comes to the world of percussion in the orchestral canon, very few musicians in the world can bring to the table the same level of expertise, knowledge and mastery as Neil Percy, the Principal Percussion of the London Symphony Orchestra since 1990 and Head of Timpani and Percussion at the Royal Academy of Music since 2000. Neil performed in more than 150 film soundtracks, working with such composers...2024-11-291h 43

The Legacy of John Williams PodcastLegacy Conversations: Laurent BouzereauHosted by Maurizio Caschetto and Tim Burden Featuring Mike Matessino As part of its ongoing podcast series, The Legacy of John Williams presents an exclusive interview with Laurent Bouzereau, the director of Music By John Williams, the documentary film dedicated to the life and career of John Williams, now available for streaming on Disney+. Produced by Steven Spielberg and Ron Howard among others, Music By John Williams presents the life's story of the legendary composer, who himself sits in front of the camera to recollect and reminisces the numerous highlights of his incredible career...2024-11-181h 19

Animal Chat with Dr. MattAnimal Chat 11-8-24 with Dr. Mathew Holden John WilliamsJoin Dr. Matt Holden and John Williams for this weeks conversation about everything from politics to hungry dogs!!!!!2024-11-081h 00

Animal Chat with Dr. MattAnimal Chat 11-1-24 with Dr. Mathew Holden John WilliamsAnimal Chat with Dr. Matt Holden and John Williams !2024-11-011h 00

Animal Chat with Dr. MattAnimal Chat 10-25-24 with Dr. Mathew Holden John WilliamsJoin John Williams and Dr. Matt Holden for this weeks interesting conversation about our family and farm animcals.2024-10-2659 min

Animal Chat with Dr. MattAnimal Chat 10-11-24 with Dr. Mathew Holden John WilliamsJoin Dr. Matt Holden and John Williams with interesting information about wild life and our family pets...from the Williams Broadcasting Studio!2024-10-1157 min

Animal Chat with Dr. MattAnimal Chat 10-4-24 with Dr. Mathew Holden John WilliamsJoin John Williams and Dr. Matt Holden for this weeks Animal Update from the Williams Broadcasting Studio.2024-10-0552 min

Animal Chat with Dr. MattAnimal Chat 9-20-24 with Dr. Mathew Holden John WilliamsJoin John Williams and Dr. Matt Holden for this weeks animal news update from the Williams Broadcasting Studio.2024-09-2450 min

The Legacy of John Williams PodcastSoundtrack Spotlight: The Sugarland Express 50th AnniversarySoundtrack label La-La Land Records has announced the world premiere release of the Original Motion Picture Soundtrack of the 1974 Universal Pictures film The Sugarland Express, the very first collaboration between John Williams and Steven Spielberg. The esteemed director/composer duo celebrates this year the 50th anniversary of their legendary collaboration. Released by La-La Land Records and produced in association with Universal Studios as part of their Universal Pictures Film Music Classics Collection, this world premiere limited CD release is edited, mixed and mastered by archival soundtrack producer Mike Matessino under the composer's supervision and approval. The album...2024-07-031h 29

The Legacy of John Williams PodcastLegacy Conversations: A Century Of Film Music, with David NewmanComposer & Conductor David Newman talks conducting classic film music live and the program curated by John Williams for the LA Phil concert at the Walt Disney Concert Hall on February 2-4. Featuring Writer and Journalist Tim Greiving Hosted by Maurizio Caschetto and Tim Burden Film music is now a staple of the concert hall experience, with countless performances across the world by orchestras and ensembles of all kind, from local community symphonies to major historical institutions. Music from the movies is performed on the same stage where only the established canon of classical repertoire was once allowed, bringing a...2024-02-021h 26

The Legacy of John Williams PodcastL.A. Studio Legends #19: Bill BoothRenowned trombonist talks his career as a studio musician in Hollywood and his many years playing for John Williams as Principal Trombone on such scores as Hook, Jurassic Park, Indiana Jones and the Star Wars films William “Bill” Booth is one of the most respected veterans of the Los Angeles music scene and one of the most appreciated orchestral trombonists in the world. In a career spanning five decades, Bill Booth has performed on thousands of recording sessions, including a staggering amount of film and television soundtracks in Hollywood, thus becoming the leading trombonist in town. He has b...2024-01-191h 28

The Legacy of John Williams PodcastReturn To Neverland: HOOK The Ultimate Edition - Part 2Part 2 of the podcast special dedicated to La-La Land Records’ magnificent 3-CD set of John Williams’ masterful score for the 1991 Steven Spielberg fantasy epic Hook – The Ultimate Edition is a 3-CD collection with a newly restored and expanded presentation of the magnificent score composed by John Williams for the 1991 film directed by Steven Spielberg. Assembled, mastered and produced by Mike Matessino in full cooperation with the composer, the new release presents this seminal Williams’ work in a truly definitive and loving treatment, with the complete score presented in the film’s narrative order on disc 1 and 2, and a third disc featur...2024-01-081h 55

The Legacy of John Williams PodcastReturn To Neverland: HOOK The Ultimate Edition - Part 1 The Legacy of John Williams presents a multi-part podcast special dedicated to HOOK - The Ultimate Edition, a 3-CD set of John Williams' magnificent score for the 1991 film directed by Steven Spielberg, now available from La-La Land Records. Hook – The Ultimate Edition is a 3-CD collection from La-La Land Records with a newly restored and expanded presentation of the magnificent score composed by John Williams for the 1991 film directed by Steven Spielberg. Assembled, mastered and produced by Mike Matessino in full cooperation with the composer, the new release finally gives this seminal Williams’ work the truly definitive and...2023-12-271h 29

The Legacy of John Williams PodcastFrom Swiss Alps to English Moors: The Music of ’Heidi’ and ’Jane Eyre’ Soundtrack Producer Mike Matessino and Writer John Takis talk two early John Williams' masterworks, now available in new remastered editions from Quartet Records Hosted by Maurizio Caschetto and Tim Burden European-based soundtrack label Quartet Records announced a 2-CD set presenting new remastered editions of two early masterworks in John Williams' filmography: Heidi (1968) and Jane Eyre (1970), both newly restored, assembled, mastered and produced by Mike Matessino. Both scores were composed by Williams for two made-for-television films produced by Frederick H. Brogger for Omnibus Productions and both directed by Academy Award-winning director Delbert Mann. 2023-12-211h 45

The Legacy of John Williams PodcastGripping Journeys: Mike Matessino On ’The Lost World’ and ’Amistad’ Producer Mike Matessino returns to talk the remastered and expanded editions of two impressive scores from the Steven Spielberg/John Williams collaboration, recently released by La-La Land Records Hosted by Maurizio Caschetto and Tim Burden Special Guest: Jason LeBlanc, project assistant The collaboration between director Steven Spielberg and composer John Williams continues to be one of the main subjects of the activities of The Legacy of John Williams. In the last few months, fans of the Maestro have been treated with two more remastered and expanded releases from the catalogue of the legendary Spielberg...2023-09-011h 51

The Legacy of John Williams PodcastLegacy Conversations: ”The War On Music”, with John Mauceri and Austin WintoryWorld-renowned conductor and author JOHN MAUCERI returns on The Legacy of John Williams podcast for an in-depth discussion about his latest book "The War On Music: Reclaiming the 20th Century" (Yale University Press), a riveting analysis of how music written by classical composers in the 20th century fell victim on the battlegrounds between nations during the three major global wars (World War I, World War II and the Cold War), with so much orchestral and operatic repertoire being erased (or "cancelled") and not being performed as a consequence of ideologies and policy making. The conversation spotlights how H...2023-08-141h 43

The Legacy of John Williams PodcastLegacy Conversations: Peter Boyer The acclaimed classical composer and conductor talks his most recent projects and how the music of John Williams continues to be a source of inspiration Hosted by Maurizio Caschetto and Tim Burden Peter Boyer continues to be one of the most talented, versatile and successful living American classical composers. His brilliant symphonic music is celebrated across the United States and around the world as some of the most accessible and enjoyable repertoire composed in the recent years. In 2022, Peter Boyer produced the fourth album of his orchestral music, ‘Balance of Power’ and Other Orch...2023-06-211h 57

The Legacy of John Williams PodcastL.A. Studio Legends #18: Geri RotellaTop-tier flutist talks her career as a studio musician in Hollywood and her many collaborations with John Williams on such legendary scores as Hook, Jurassic Park, Indiana Jones, The BFG, and many others Hosted by Maurizio Caschetto Geraldine Rotella is unquestionably one of the most heard flutists in the world. In a career now spanning five decades, she performed as a freelance on many studio recordings in Los Angeles, thus becoming one of the first-call studio musicians working in the area. She’s also Principal Flutist for the Los Angeles Master Chorale and the Assistant Principal/Piccolo for the Pa...2023-06-071h 16

The Legacy of John Williams PodcastSABRINA Expanded Edition: Exclusive First ListenSoundtrack Producer Mike Matessino presents the new 2-CD expanded edition of John Williams' romantic score coming May 2 on La-La Land Records Hosted by Maurizio Caschetto & Tim Burden The Legacy of John Williams presents an exclusive preview of the first John Williams' archival soundtrack reissue of 2023, courtesy of La-La Land Records: a lavish 2-disc release of the Academy Award-nominated score composed by Maestro Williams for the 1995 romantic comedy Sabrina, directed by Sydney Pollack and starring Harrison Ford, Julia Ormond and Greg Kinnear. Assembled, mastered and produced by archival soundtrack producer Mike Matessino, the new edition offers a wonderfully exhaustive presentation...2023-04-2857 min

The Legacy of John Williams PodcastLegacy Conversations: Adam MichalakMusic Scoring Mixer and Recordist talks his experience working at Sony Pictures Scoring Stage on numerous film score recordings, including many projects with John Williams Hosted by Maurizio Caschetto Special Guest: Douglas S. Lacey Adam Michalak is one of the most experienced scoring mixers working today in Hollywood. He made his first steps in the industry at Sony Pictures Scoring Stage, first as an intern and then gradually climbing up the ladder to become one of the most trusted recordists working in the studio. In that role, he worked for such veteran engineers of the industry as Shawn...2023-03-172h 05

The Legacy of John Williams PodcastLegacy Conversations: Joanne Pearce Martin LA Phil Principal Pianist/Keyboardist talks about her unique experience of recording the piano solos for Steven Spielberg's The Fabelmans, including the original score by John Williams Hosted by Maurizio Caschetto John Williams has written solo parts spotlighting specific instrumentalists both in his film scores and works for the concert hall. While it's not rare to see such superstar musicians as Itzhak Perlman, Yo-Yo Ma or Anne-Sophie Mutter as the featured soloist and the dedicatee of a piece, Williams has often used the talents of some of the best musicians of the Los Angeles area...2023-02-241h 21

The Legacy of John Williams PodcastLegacy Conversations: Eric Whitacre Grammy Award-winning composer and conductor talks about his love for the music of John Williams and how it impacted his own life as a musician Hosted by Maurizio Caschetto The music of John Williams has inspired at least two generations of composers who have now successful careers not just in film, but also in the contemporary classical world. Grammy Award-winning composer and conductor Eric Whitacre is part of this peculiar group. One of the most popular and frequently-performed composers in the world, Whitacre is known primarily for his work in choral music, but he is...2023-01-231h 11

The Legacy of John Williams PodcastCelebrating John Williams with Richard Kaufman n February 2022, the month of John Williams' 90th Birthday, the National Symphony Orchestra of Ireland staged a weekend of sold out concerts celebrating the maestro’s landmark birthday. The conductor was Richard Kaufman and The Legacy of John Williams was delighted to present two pre-concert talks with Richard at Dublin’s iconic National Concert Hall. Prior to the talk we screened our tribute video and images and video clips were presented to the audience members throughout the talk. The audio was recorded by the NCH and what follows is the...2023-01-1235 min

The Legacy of John Williams Podcast’The Fabelmans’ First ListenThe Legacy of John Williams, in collaboration with Sony Music, is proud to announce the latest John Williams release - The Fabelmans (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack); a soundtrack album by the five-time Academy Award® winner for director Steven Spielberg’s deeply personal cinematic memory of the forces, and family, that shaped his life and career. The release marks the latest collaboration between Spielberg and Williams, whose longstanding creative partnership spans nearly 50 years and 30 films. From E.T., Jaws and Jurassic Park to Schindler’s List, Lincoln and Saving Private Ryan, Williams and Spielberg’s collaborations have produced some of the mos...2022-11-1138 min

The Legacy of John Williams PodcastMike Matessino Talks The John Williams-Steven Spielberg CollaborationProducer Mike Matessino returns to discuss the soundtrack reissues of three classic John Williams/Steven Spielberg collaborations, reflecting on the significance of such a unique relationship between composer and director. Hosted by Maurizio Caschetto and Tim Burden The collaboration between John Williams and Steven Spielberg is by far the longest and most successful artistic relationship between a director and a composer in the history of cinema. The duo is synonymous of what means having a fruitful, honest and profound association between two people making films together. Calendar year 2022 marks the 50th anniversary of the very first encounter between Spielberg a...2022-08-202h 16

The Legacy of John Williams PodcastL.A. Studio Legends #17: Gloria ChengAward-winning pianist talks her career as a classical performer specialized in contemporary repertoire and her many collaborations with John Williams, including her solos on Munich and The Adventures of Tintin, and the recent premiere of ‘Prelude and Scherzo’ for Piano and Orchestra Hosted by Maurizio Caschetto Pianist Gloria Cheng belongs in the category of instrumentalists who are true favourites of John Williams to the point of being even an inspiration for the composer. One of the most acclaimed musicians of his generation and an advocate of the contemporary repertoire and new-music, Gloria Cheng performed as pianist for John Williams in m...2022-08-051h 02

The Legacy of John Williams PodcastL.A. Studio Legends #16: JoAnn Turovsky Harpist extraordinaire talks her career both as a classical musician and studio recording artist, including her many collaborations with John Williams on such scores as Angela's Ashes, A.I. Artificial Intelligence and The Book Thief Hosted by Maurizio Caschetto JoAnn Turovksy is one of the most accomplished and talented harpists in the world. She is Principal Harp of several Los Angeles-based orchestras: the L.A. Opera orchestra, the Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra and the Los Angeles Master Chorale. In a career spanning now four decades, Turovsky has been lauded and revered with many accolades: she...2022-07-151h 25

The Legacy of John Williams PodcastMike Matessino Talks SpaceCamp and Presumed InnocentProducer Mike Matessino talks the latest John Williams expanded reissues just released: the 1986 space adventure film SpaceCamp and the 1990 courtroom drama Presumed Innocent Hosted by Maurizio Caschetto and Tim Burden For the joy of fans and admirers of the Maestro around the world, the first two John Williams expanded archival releases of 2022 have been recently announced. They are respectively SpaceCamp (from Intrada) and Presumed Innocent (from Varèse Sarabande), two sought-after titles that have been long out of print and that now are finally available in expanded and remastered form courtesy of Soundtrack Producer Mike Matessino, giving a new c...2022-05-201h 15

The Legacy of John Williams PodcastSpaceCamp Expanded Edition: First ListenListen to an exclusive preview of the new expanded release of John Williams' SpaceCamp, now available from Intrada Hosted by Maurizio Caschetto and Tim Burden The Legacy of John Williams presents a special podcast "bonus" episode celebrating the release of the expanded edition of one of John Williams' most uplifting and joyous scores from the 1980s: SpaceCamp, composed for the 1986 film directed by Harry Winer and starring Kate Capshaw, Lea Thompson, Kelly Preston and a very young Joaquin Phoenix, telling the story of a group of young kids accidentally launched deep into outer space during an astronaut training program...2022-05-1414 min

The Legacy of John Williams Podcast’Superman In Concert’ Podcast Special Part 2: Mike Matessino Soundtrack Producer Mike Matessino talks his involvement in the preparation of the live-to-picture concert performance of John Williams' classic score premiering at the KKL in Lucerne on April 29 Hosted by Maurizio Caschetto and Tim Burden On the eve of the world premiere of Superman In Concert at the KKL in Lucerne, Switzerland, The Legacy of John Williams welcomes Soundtrack Producer Mike Matessino for Part 2 of the podcast special dedicated to this thrilling and long-awaited concert performance of John Williams' majestic score live to picture (listen to Part 1 HERE). In addition to his stellar soundtrack restoration...2022-04-281h 11

The Legacy of John Williams Podcast’Superman In Concert’ Special Pt.1: Anthony Gabriele Conductor Anthony Gabriele talks the stirring musical score by John Williams for the 1978 classic film premiering in a live-to-picture concert presentation at the KKL in Lucerne on April 29 Hosted by Maurizio Caschetto and Tim Burden The unforgettable superhero film Superman: The Movie is making a long-awaited comeback for the world premiere of John Williams' stirring musical score performed live to picture by the City Light Symphony Orchestra conducted by Anthony Gabriele in the splendor of the spectacular KKL Concert Hall in Lucerne (Switzerland) on April 29, 2022. The event is presented by City Light Concerts in association...2022-04-251h 50

The Legacy of John Williams PodcastL.A. Studio Legends #15: Sally StevensLegendary singer and vocal contractor talks her illustrious career in Hollywood working in choirs and as soloist for many film composers, including her work for John Williams on Amistad and other projects Hosted by Maurizio Caschetto Film score recordings in Hollywood are performed not just by hundreds of talented orchestra musicians, but they often feature the superb work of great vocalists, singers and choirs. Sally Stevens is perhaps the most famous and distinguished singer and vocalist who lent her beautiful voice to countless film and television soundtracks and studio recordings in Los Angeles. Her resume includes work for illustrious...2022-04-011h 23

The Legacy of John Williams PodcastBack To Anatevka: More Talk On ’Fiddler On The Roof’Soundtrack Producer Mike Matessino returns to talk more on his work for the 50th Anniversary Edition, with distinguished Broadway Music Director and Conductor Andy Einhorn joining as a special guest to discuss the first concert performance of John Williams' orchestrations and the legacy of the beloved musical. Hosted by Maurizio Caschetto and Tim Burden The Legacy of John Williams goes back to Anatevka for the long-awaited 2nd part of the discussion on Fiddler On The Roof 50th Anniversary Soundtrack Edition. The massive 3-disc set released by La-La Land Records was the subject of an in-depth ta...2022-03-041h 54

The Legacy of John Williams PodcastL.A. Studio Legends #14: Randy KerberLegendary pianist and keyboardist talks about his career and his collaborations with John Williams on numerous projects, including his iconic solos on such classic scores as Harry Potter, Angela’s Ashes, Lincoln and The Book Thief Hosted by Maurizio Caschetto Among the studio musicians who performed for John Williams during the last two decades, Randy Kerber occupies a special place. He’s one of the most accomplished pianists and keyboardists working in the studio environment, with an impressive resume that includes many legendary film composers (Jerry Goldsmith, James Horner, Michael Kamen, Randy Newman, Alan Silvestri), but also a great deal...2022-02-251h 34

The Legacy of John Williams PodcastLegacy Conversations: Remembering Leslie BricusseSoundtrack Producer Mike Matessino remembers the legendary Academy Award-winning composer, lyricist and songwriter who collaborated with John Williams on several projects including Superman, Home Alone and Hook Hosted by Maurizio Caschetto and Tim Burden Composer, lyricist, librettist Leslie Bricusse (1931-2021) is one of the most talented and versatile musicians who worked in movies and musical theatre in the second half of the 20th century. His gift both for melody and catchy lyrics kept his works popular throughout the decades. Bricusse is well known to fans and admirers of John Williams for their collaborations on such pivotal and successful projects...2022-01-292h 08

The Legacy of John Williams PodcastL.A. Studio Legends: The ReunionThe great Los Angeles studio musicians reunite for the first time in years to celebrate John Williams Hosted and Produced by Maurizio Caschetto and Tim Burden The Legacy of John Williams is proud to present this special podcast episode dedicated to the legendary Los Angeles studio musicians who performed in dozens of film soundtracks by John Williams, including such iconic scores as Jaws, Close Encounters of the Third Kind, E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial, Hook and Jurassic Park. L.A. STUDIO LEGENDS – The Reunion explores the unparalleled contribution that the great Los Angeles-based studio players brought to many of...2021-12-272h 02

The Legacy of John Williams PodcastLegacy Conversations: Remembering Alexander CourageA tribute to the legendary award-winning composer, arranger and orchestrator who collaborated with John Williams on many projects over the years, as remembered by his stepdaughter Renata Pompelli Featuring Special Guest Mike Matessino Hosted by Maurizio Caschetto and Tim Burden Among the collaborators who worked with John Williams during his long and distinguished career, Alexander Courage (1919-2008) certainly holds a very special place. Composer, arranger, orchestrator and conductor of rare skill and incredible bravura, Alexander Courage (affectionately named "Sandy" by his family and closest friends) is considered one of the best and most revered musicians who ever worked in...2021-12-102h 00

The Legacy of John Williams PodcastTradition! Mike Matessino Talks ‘Fiddler On The Roof‘ 50th Anniversary EditionSoundtrack Producer Mike Matessino presents the 50th Anniversary Remastered Edition of Fiddler On The Roof and discusses the history and the legacy of the beloved film musical and its importance for the career of John Williams Hosted by Maurizio Caschetto and Tim Burden Soundtrack label La-La Land Records just released a spectacular new limited edition of one of the cornerstones in John Williams’ filmography. Fiddler On The Roof 50th Anniversary Remastered Edition is the most comprehensive and detailed release ever assembled of the soundtrack for the film adaptation of the beloved Tony Award-winning Broadway musical written by Jerry Bock an...2021-12-031h 42

The Legacy of John Williams PodcastL.A. Studio Legends #13: Mike LangLegendary pianist and keyboardist talks his unparalleled career as a first-call studio musician on thousands of film scores for top film composers, including his many collaborations with John Williams, for whom he played on more than 30 films including The Poseidon Adventure, The Towering Inferno, The Eiger Sanction and Hook Pianist Mike Lang certainly doesn't need much introduction among the legendary musicians who performed on film and television soundtracks in the last 50 years. He represents the epitome of the greatness and versatility of the studio musician in several different ways, having performed with virtually all the greatest film composers since...2021-11-162h 05

The Legacy of John Williams PodcastLegacy Conversations: Sarah WillisFrench Horn player of the Berlin Philharmonic and music educator extraordinaire talks her lifelong love for John Williams and the unforgettable experience of performing his music under the Maestro's baton French Horn player Sarah Willis is member of the Berlin Philharmonic since 2001 and she's one of the most generous musical citizen of the world. In addition to being one of the most talented and distinguished French Horn players in the world, she's a true music ambassador of her instrument and a devoted and joyful educator, sharing her deeply passionate love for music and music-making with a worldwide community that's...2021-11-0955 min

The Legacy of John Williams PodcastLegacy Conversations: Emilio AudissinoThe Film Music of John Williams: Reviving Hollywood's Classical Style A Conversation With EMILIO AUDISSINO Hosted by Maurizio Caschetto and Tim Burden Featuring Special Guest Frank Lehman, music theorist Distinguished author Emilio Audissino talks about his acclaimed book The Film Music of John Williams - Reviving Hollywood's Classical Style, the first and only monograph book in English language dedicated to the music of Maestro John Williams, now updated and revised in a newly published second edition from University of Wisconsin Press. In this conversation, Audissino talks about the process that brought him to write a book...2021-09-241h 46

The Legacy of John Williams PodcastTop of the World: Mike Matessino Talks 'The Eiger Sanction'Soundtrack Producer Mike Matessino presents Intrada Records' new 2-disc expanded edition of John Williams’ score for Clint Eastwood’s alpine thriller, featuring the world premiere release of the original film recording and a remastered version of the 1975 soundtrack album Hosted by Maurizio Caschetto and Tim Burden The restoration of Maestro John Williams’ rich filmography adds another pivotal item to its ongoing process of “future proofing”. Intrada Records has just released a 2-disc expanded edition of one of the Maestro’s most interesting and diverse scores of his pre-Jaws era: The Eiger Sanction, written for the 1975 alpine thriller directed by and also sta...2021-08-101h 39

The Legacy of John Williams PodcastL.A. Studio Legends #12: Stephen ErdodyCellist extraordinaire talks his distinguished career as a studio musician in Hollywood and his many collaborations with John Williams, including his exquisite solo playing for such scores as Angela’s Ashes, A.I. Artificial Intelligence, Memoirs of a Geisha and Munich, offering precious thoughts about the Maestro’s music and his creative process with musicians. Hosted by Maurizio Caschetto If you’ve heard an exquisite solo cello while watching a big Hollywood movie of the last 25 years, it’s very likely that you were listening to the stunning musical talent of Stephen Erdody. He’s one of the most distinguis...2021-07-261h 50

The Legacy of John Williams PodcastHeavens and Dreamscapes: Mike Matessino Talks 'Images' and 'Always' The esteemed Soundtrack Producer discusses two classic John Williams' film scores recently released: Steven Spielberg's 1989 aviation drama Always and Robert Altman's 1972 cult classic Images Hosted by Maurizio Caschetto and Tim Burden As we reach the middle point of 2021, fans and admirers of John Williams have more than a reason to be happy and cheerful at the moment. A couple new CD releases present two of Maestro Williams's most unique and varied scores of his extensive filmography: the first official commercial edition of the soundtrack for Robert Altman's disturbing and fascinating cult classic from 1972 Ima...2021-06-241h 27

The Legacy of John Williams PodcastLegacy Conversations: Steven C. Smith and William StrombergDistinguished author Steven C. Smith and composer & conductor William Stromberg discuss the lineage that connects John Williams and the great composers of the Golden Age of Hollywood, including Bernard Herrmann and Max Steiner John Williams is the film composer who, more than any other, was able to take the great tradition of the Golden Age of Hollywood's film music and revive it for modern audiences. Thanks to the impressive box office success of such films as Jaws, Star Wars, Close Encounters of the Third Kind and Superman, the late 1970s saw a resurgence of the classic symphonic film score...2021-06-102h 03

The Legacy of John Williams PodcastL.A. Studio Legends #11: Louise Di TullioLegendary flutist talks her incredible career as a performing artist, the legacy of her own musical family, the phenomenal streak of work as a studio musician in Hollywood and her many collaborations with John Williams on such iconic scores as Hook, Jurassic Park, War Horse and many others. Flutist Louise Di Tullio is one of the true icons among the generation of musicians performing in the Los Angeles area who came on the scene between the late 1950s and early 1960s. In an amazing career spanning almost six decades, Louise performed both as a world-class classical player and studio...2021-05-281h 53

The Legacy of John Williams PodcastPresenting The Logo Music of The Legacy of John WilliamsLos Angeles-based Italian composer Antonio Di Iorio has written the logo music for The Legacy of John Williams website and podcast show. From now on, the title theme will open the episodes of the podcast show and the future audio and video special features. Antonio Di Iorio is a Los Angeles based award-winning composer for film, TV and concert hall. He graduated in Composition, Piano and Conducting in Italy and in Seattle. In 2014, he attended the coveted and highly selective ASCAP Film & TV Scoring Workshop with Richard Bellis in Hollywood. He has heavily worked alongside f...2021-05-1701 min

The Legacy of John Williams PodcastConductor Kevin Griffiths Talks "Spotlight on John Williams"The English-born conductor talks about the brand-new recording "Spotlight on John Williams", the debut album of the Swiss-based City Light Symphony Orchestra, a 2-CD collection of some of John Williams' film masterpieces Spotlight on John Williams presents the City Light Symphony Orchestra conducted by English-born Maestro Kevin Griffiths in a 100-minute musical journey throughout some of John Williams’ movie masterworks, featuring such acclaimed soloists as Valentine Michaud, Reinhold Friedrich and Paul Meyer. The selections include 21 tracks, including music from many of the popular film franchises the composer is associated with – the Star Wars saga is represented by a 4-movement suit...2021-04-091h 04

The Legacy of John Williams PodcastLegacy Conversations: Kevin PutsAcclaimed contemporary classical composer talks his career and his cinematic music for the concert hall, including the Pulitzer Prize-winning opera Silent Night, his approach to composition and how much John Williams’ music touched him since childhood and inspired him to become a composer Few contemporary classical composers have such a wide-ranging, colorful and personal style like Kevin Puts. Winner of the coveted Pulitzer Prize in 2012 for his debut opera Silent Night, he has become one of the leading American composers of his generation. Critically acclaimed for a richly colored, harmonic, and freshly melodic musical voice that has also been de...2021-03-221h 28

The Legacy of John Williams PodcastLegacy Conversations: Tim Morrison Legendary trumpeteer talks his illustrious career as former Associate Principal Trumpet of the Boston Symphony Orchestra / Principal Trumpet of the Boston Pops and his subsequent life as studio musician in Los Angeles, including his many collaborations with John Williams as soloist on such scores as Born On The Fourth of July, JFK, Nixon and Saving Private Ryan Hosted by Maurizio Caschetto and Tim Burden Trumpet legend Tim Morrison has defined probably more than any other soloists one of the key signature styles of John Williams, enhancing the American spirit in many of the composer's brilliant...2021-03-151h 16

The Legacy of John Williams PodcastLegacy Conversations: Growing Up With John WilliamsWhat happens when you discover and start to love music when you're still a little kid and share this passion with one of your siblings? This is the starting point of this in-depth discussion between two pairs of brothers with many things in common, specifically the love for the music of John Williams. One of the missions of this website is to celebrate and discuss the huge influence of the Maestro among at least two generations of people who literally grew up and became adults while listening to his music, and how it helped shape lives and even careers...2021-03-051h 58

The Legacy of John Williams PodcastLegacy Conversations: Ann Hobson PilotLegendary harpist talks her distinguished career as former Principal Harp for the Boston Symphony Orchestra and the Boston Pops, including the many collaborations with John Williams and the premiere of the Harp Concerto On Willows and Birches, composed for her by the Maestro in 2009 Ann Hobson Pilot is one of the most talented women in the classical music who ever performed in United States and also a distinguished international soloist, teacher, mentor and moving force behind music educational programs for underserved minorities. She has been Principal Harp for the Boston Symphony Orchestra and the Boston Pops for almost 30 years...2021-02-221h 17

The Legacy of John Williams PodcastL.A. Studio Legends #10: Sheridon StokesLegendary flutist talks his distinguished career as studio musician in Hollywood, from his early days performing under Alfred Newman at 20th Century Fox to his many collaborations with John Williams as first chair flute, including his solos in such scores as Jaws, E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial and The Witches of Eastwick, as well as the premiere of the Flute Concerto Flutist Sheridon Stokes is one of the true all-time greats among Hollywood studio musicians. In a career spanning six decades, Sheridon Stokes became one of the most heard flute artists in the world mostly thanks to his i...2021-01-1855 min

The Legacy of John Williams PodcastL.A. Studio Legends #9: Dan HigginsLegendary saxophonist and woodwind specialist talks his career as studio musician in Los Angeles, from his early days as session player to his collaborations with Maestro John Williams, including the stunning alto saxophone solos he performed on the score for Steven Spielberg’s 2002 film Catch Me If You Can Saxophonist and woodwind specialist Dan Higgins is unquestionably one of the most talented session musicians on the planet and also highly respected among his peers. His stunning skills both as saxophonist and woodwind player on several instruments (including clarinet and flute) have been appreciated by a wide variety of composers an...2021-01-081h 30

The Legacy of John Williams PodcastL.A. Studio Legends #8: Dylan HartFrench Horn player extraordinaire talks his life and career as studio musician in Hollywood and his many collaborations with John Williams, including his work as Principal Horn on The Post and the recent Star Wars sequels The Last Jedi and The Rise of Skywalker, sharing his views on the Maestro's music Los Angeles native French Horn player Dylan Skye Hart is part of the younger generation of studio musician who are carrying over the great tradition of the "Hollywood sound" in film scores established by legendary horn players such as Vince DeRosa and Jim Thatcher, of whom Dylan can...2020-12-181h 09

The Legacy of John Williams PodcastL.A. Studio Legends #8: Tim MorrisonLegendary trumpeteer talks his illustrious career as former Associate Principal Trumpet of the Boston Symphony Orchestra / Principal Trumpet of the Boston Pops and his subsequent life as studio musician in Los Angeles, including his many collaborations with John Williams as soloist on such scores as Born On The Fourth of July, JFK, Nixon and Saving Private RyanHosted by Maurizio Caschetto and Tim BurdenTrumpet legend Tim Morrison has defined probably more than any other soloists one of the key signature styles of John Williams, enhancing the American spirit in many of the composer’s brilliant pieces for film and th...2020-11-271h 26

The Legacy of John Williams PodcastL.A. Studio Legends #7: Jim SelfLegendary tuba player talks his 40+ years career as studio musician in Los Angeles and his collaborations with John Williams, including the “Voice of the Mothership” solo in Close Encounters of the Third Kind and his work on Home Alone, Hook and Jurassic Park Tubist Jim Self is one of the true legends among both the international tuba community and the Los Angeles studio musicians. In a career spanning more than four decades, Jim has performed internationally as soloist, orchestral player, chamber musician and studio musician. He performed in more than 1,500 film and television soundtracks and can be heard playing solo...2020-11-101h 46

The Legacy of John Williams PodcastL.A. Studio Legends #6: James ThatcherLegendary French Horn player talks his distinguished career as studio musician in Hollywood and his many collaborations with John Williams as Principal Horn since 1989, including such film scores as Always, JFK, Jurassic Park, Sleepers, and The Patriot Hosted by Maurizio Caschetto and Tim Burden Among the many studio musicians who performed in John Williams’s scores, French Horn legend James Thatcher certainly occupies a very special place. The esteemed hornist has performed in many scores composed by the Maestro and has been his first-choice principal horn from 1989 until 2013. James Thatcher performed in many scores by John Williams, including such po...2020-10-231h 58

The Legacy of John Williams Podcast"They're Already Here": Mike Matessino Talks 'War of the Worlds'Exclusive video podcast with soundtrack record producer Mike Matessino discussing his restoration work on John Williams's thrilling score for the sci-fi classic directed by Steven Spielberg in 2005 Hosted by Maurizio Caschetto and Tim Burden Steven Spielberg's big-budget adaptation of the sci-fi classic novel by H.G. Wells War of the Worlds marked the 22nd collaboration between the esteemed director and composer John Williams. The film turned out to be a very unique and perhaps even personal project for the director, who took the opportunity to craft a grim moral tale disguised as an action-packed sci-fi drama. The...2020-10-121h 34

The Legacy of John Williams PodcastL.A. Studio Legends #5: Malcolm McNabThe legendary trumpeteer talks his unparalleled career as studio musician in Hollywood and his journey with composer John Williams as principal trumpet on 40+ films between 1973 and 2011, including some of the Maestro’s most beloved scores such as Jaws, Close Encounters of the Third Kind, E.T., Jurassic Park and the Indiana Jones films Among the musicians who performed for John Williams in Los Angeles, trumpet legend Malcolm McNab has certainly a place of honour. This incredibly talented musician started to perform for the composer in 1973, playing lovely lyrical solos in the score for the film The Man Who Loved Ca...2020-09-231h 26

The Legacy of John Williams PodcastL.A. Studio Legends #4: Ralph GriersonLegendary pianist and keyboardist recollects his impressive career as a studio musician performing in thousands of Hollywood film scores and his many collaborations with John Williams from 1969 until 2001, including his unforgettable playing on Jaws and E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial Very few musicians can compare to the versatile and incredibly prolific career of Ralph Grierson. A legend among studio musicians, Grierson has graced a great number of performances and recordings (including thousands of film soundtracks) thanks to his talent on a wide variety of keyboard instruments, from traditional piano and harpsichord to the most advanced synthesizers, playing across genres and...2020-08-261h 40

The Legacy of John Williams PodcastL.A. Studio Legends #3: Jim WalkerLegendary flutist discusses his life as a studio musician recording hundreds of film and television scores over 30+ years, including his many collaborations with John Williams in scores such as The River, Jurassic Park and Memoirs of a Geisha Jim Walker is one of the most talented and celebrated flutist of our times. From classical to jazz to television and film to the concert hall, Walker has brilliantly showcased his incredible musicianship for 50+ years. In his incredibly prolific career as a studio musician, Jim Walker has performed in hundreds of film and television scores. His first major prominent...2020-08-071h 32

The Legacy of John Williams PodcastL.A. Studio Legends #2: Cécilia TsanTalented Los Angeles-based cellist talks on her career as studio musician in Hollywood, her friendship with Yo-Yo Ma and her experiences playing for John Williams on many film soundtracks and recordings Among the studio musicians who are regular members for John Williams's recordings in Los Angeles in the more recent years, cellist Cécilia Tsan is certainly one of the most luminous and talented of that pool. Born in Versailles (France) from Chinese musician parents, Cécilia started to be immersed in music since a very young age, and began playing at the age of five with the same te...2020-07-281h 11

The Legacy of John Williams PodcastL.A. Studio Legends #1: Glenn DicterowWorld-renowned violinist, former concertmaster of the New York Philharmonic and the Los Angeles Philharmonic, discusses his career as studio musician in film recordings in L.A. and his collaborations with John Williams Hosted by Maurizio Caschetto L.A. Studio Legends is a new series of podcast talks on The Legacy of John Williams dedicated to legendary orchestra musicians from the Los Angeles area who performed in hundreds of film soundtrack recordings, including many by composer John Williams. These artists are not only responsible for playing in some of the most iconic movie scores in the history of cinema: they’re...2020-07-131h 28

The Legacy of John Williams PodcastLegacy Conversations #10: Ben PalmerThe esteemed British conductor talks on his work as a specialist of Live to Picture concerts and his love and admiration for the music of John Williams Hosted by Maurizio Caschetto Ben Palmer is one of Europe’s foremost specialists in conducting live to film. He conducted many of the most successful film concerts in the UK and across mainland Europe, appearing in prestige venues such as the Royal Albert Hall in London. Palmer conducted virtually all of the John Williams films available in this format, such as the Star Wars trilogy, Jurassic Park, E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial, Jaws, Home Al...2020-06-241h 57

The Legacy of John Williams PodcastLegacy Conversations #9: Marcus PausThe acclaimed Norwegian composer talks about his artistic journey, his approach to composition and how John Williams’s music has been a continuous source of inspiration Hosted by Maurizio Caschetto Norwegian composer Marcus Paus (b.1979) is one of the most performed and acclaimed contemporary classical musicians of his generation, and one of the most lauded Scandinavian composers working today. The rich and diverse catalog includes chamber music, works for solo musicians, choral music, orchestral works, opera and also works for the theater and film. Paus is one of the strongest representatives in the contemporary classical music world of...2020-06-091h 40

The Legacy of John Williams PodcastJedi Maestro: John Williams and the Music of Star Wars — Roundtable DiscussionSpecial episode dedicated to John Williams's iconic scores for the Star Wars film series, including a focus on the last work for the Saga, The Rise of Skywalker Special guests: Doug Adams, Frank Lehman, Jim Ware Hosted by Maurizio Caschetto The music composed by John Williams for the Star Wars saga is universally acknowledged among the greatest ever written for film. In this episode of The Legacy of John Williams podcast, editor Maurizio Caschetto is joined by author Doug Adams (writer of the best-selling book The Music of The Lord of...2020-05-251h 39

The Legacy of John Williams PodcastExclusive: Mike Matessino Talks 'Far And Away' and 'The River'Interview with soundtrack producer Mike Matessino on his restoration work for two lesser-known scores from John Williams’ filmography Hosted by Maurizio Caschetto and Tim Burden In this new episode, soundtrack producer Mike Matessino talks in-depth about his work on the expanded soundtrack releases of John Williams's scores for Far and Away and The River, released respectively on La-La Land Records and Intrada. Matessino joins The Legacy of John Williams editor Maurizio Caschetto and co-host Tim Burden to offer background information about the remastering and production process of each release. Matessino comments on John Williams’s creative journey for...2020-05-121h 35

The Ideas Lab PodcastHow to find the right business idea and prove it works with John Williams interviewed by Simon WilliamsWell, this week’s interview guest is me. And I’m being interviewed by Simon Williams, who is a serial entrepreneur, author, speaker, lecturer, and successful business owner and he’s now the founder of Expert Velocity. Simon asked me to be on his podcast, to talk about finding the right idea at the beginning of getting your business started, how to test it out, and then how to get it going. Along the way, I also tell a few stories about my own work life in order to illustrate my points. So there might be som...2020-05-0600 min

The Legacy of John Williams PodcastExclusive Interview: Paddy Moloney on "Far and Away"Legendary leader of folk Irish music group The Chieftains talks with The Legacy of John Williams about the collaboration with the Maestro on the score for Far and Away, recently released on a new expanded remastered edition by La-La Land Records. Hosted by Tim Burden Soundtrack label La-La Land Records just released a new expanded edition of John Williams's stirring score for Far and Away, the spectacular 1992 film directed by Ron Howard starring Tom Cruise and Nicole Kidman telling the epic journey of Irish immigrants Joseph Donnelly and Shannon Christie from the shores of County Galway to the land...2020-03-1426 min

The Legacy of John Williams PodcastLegacy Conversations #8: Sandy DeCrescentThe legendary Music Contractor talks about her 50+ years career in Hollywood's film music industry and her long and fruitful collaboration with composer John Williams Hosted by Maurizio Caschetto Sandy DeCrescent is the leading music contractor working in Hollywood's film music industry. Her impressive resumé includes literally thousands of films, including many of the most beloved and successful ever produced (Jaws, Back to the Future, Jurassic Park, Titanic, Avatar). She worked closely for most, if not all, the most in-demand film composers of the last four decades such as Jerry Goldsmith, James Horner, Alan Silvestri, Randy Newman, Howard Shore, James N...2019-12-171h 01

The Legacy of John Williams PodcastSymphony of Elements: Interview with Mike Matessino on the Disaster Movie Soundtrack CollectionAn exclusive interview with soundtrack producer Mike Matessino on his restoration work for the Disaster Movie Soundtrack Collection – Music by John Williams, and the remastered expansions of Monsignor and Minority Report Hosted by Maurizio Caschetto and Tim Burden The DISASTER MOVIE SOUNDTRACK COLLECTION – MUSIC BY JOHN WILLIAMS, is a thrilling, limited edition four disc box set from La-La Land Records containing the remastered and expanded original scores to three classics of the so-called "disaster movie" genre from the 1970s: The Poseidon Adventure (1972), and The Towering Inferno (1974), both from legendary producer Irwin Allen, and Earthquake (1974), produced and directed by Mark Robs...2019-12-111h 46

The Legacy of John Williams PodcastLegacy Conversations #7: Frank LehmanMusic Theorist and Film Musicologist from Tufts University talks about how John Williams’s film scores shaped his interest in music and his path to academia, with a spotlight on his catalogue of the themes and motifs from the Star Wars saga Hosted by Maurizio Caschetto John Williams has inspired creative people in many different ways through his music for films. He’s a force that influences people in a wide variety of fields related to music and film. Among them, we must include also people working in education and formative fields, including scholars and academics... Read more...2019-11-141h 32

The Legacy of John Williams PodcastLegacy Conversations #6: John MauceriThe esteemed American conductor talks about the history and the aesthetic of music written in Hollywood during the Golden Age era and how it led to the rise of John Williams. Hosted by Maurizio Caschetto There are very few musicians in the world who can easily compare to Maestro John Mauceri. Conductor, educator, writer and lecturer, Mauceri conducted the world's greatest opera companies and symphony orchestras, but also worked on the musical stages of Broadway and Hollywood... For more information and details on the music excerpts featured in the episode go to thelegacyofjohnwilliams.com 2019-09-091h 20

The Ideas Lab PodcastHow to make £2,000, £10,000 or £20,000 quickly in your business with John Williams How to make £2,000, £10,000 or £20,000 quickly in your business with John Williams This episode is about how to make some cash quickly. Right now on some of my programmes I've invited people in to something called the 2k Challenge. I'm challenging those who haven't made any money from their new business yet, because they are still in the process of setting it up, to make their first £2000/$2000/$2000aud or whatever it might be. Some really interesting things have come out of this that I think are wort...2019-09-0500 min

The Legacy of John Williams PodcastLegacy Conversations #5: Brett MitchellAmerican conductor and Music Director of the Colorado Symphony talks about John Williams and how the music of the Maestro inspired him throughout his artistic and personal life. Hosted by Maurizio Caschetto Talented conductor Brett Mitchell talks about how much the music of John Williams played a crucial role in his artistic and personal life. We also talk about the challenges of conducting live-to-picture concerts, the differences between film and concert works, the importance of John Williams in the history of American music, and Brett’s attitude when preparing and programming a concert program. Discover more at ht...2019-09-041h 12

The Legacy of John Williams PodcastLegacy Conversations #3: David NewmanAmerican composer and conductor David Newman talks about the music of John Williams and its ties to the rich musical legacy of his father Alfred Newman Hosted by Maurizio Caschetto There are very few musicians working in contemporary Hollywood that could rival the same amount of experience, knowledge and family heritage of distinguished composer and conductor David Newman. In this wide-ranging conversation, David talks about the music of John Williams and its legacy, going in-depth about many aspects of Williams’ approach to the artform of film music, while also paying tribute to the heritage of his father Al...2019-09-041h 13

The Legacy of John Williams PodcastLegacy Conversations #2: Leonard SlatkinThe internationally acclaimed American conductor talks about the music of John Williams and his friendship with the Maestro. Hosted by Maurizio Caschetto In this episode, the esteemed American conductor Leonard Slatkin talks about his personal friendship with the composer, offering also thoughtful considerations about Williams’ music, which he conducted in concerts for many years. He also talks about the incredible legacy of the Slatkin family and how it crossed paths with the career of John Williams himself. Discover more at https://thelegacyofjohnwilliams.com/2019/05/16/leonard-slatkin-podcast/ 2019-09-0433 min

The Legacy of John Williams PodcastLegacy Conversations #1: Conrad PopeThe talented composer, conductor and orchestrator talks about his working relationship with John Williams and his views on the Maestro’s legacy Hosted by Maurizio Caschetto Composer, conductor and orchestrator Conrad Pope is certainly one of the most consummate and talented professionals working in the very demanding and competitive environment of Hollywood’s film music community. He is considered one of the finest orchestrators in the film business, working with some of Hollywood’s biggest and most famous film composers such as Jerry Goldsmith, James Horner, Alan Silvestri, James Newton Howard, Danny Elfman, John Powell, Hans Zimmer, Mark Isham, Don Da...2019-09-041h 11

The Legacy of John Williams PodcastClarion Call: Interview with Thomas Hooten (LA Phil Principal Trumpet)An exclusive interview with Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra’s Principal Trumpet, who just released the album Hooten Plays Williams, featuring the music of John Williams conducted by the composer. Hosted by Maurizio Caschetto Hooten Plays Williams is the new album of Thomas Hooten, the brilliant Principal Trumpet of the Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra featuring the concert music of John Williams. In this interview Tom talks about the genesis of this project and how it became reality, but also speaks about his collaboration with John Williams, what he think his legacy will be and his life as a pr...2019-09-0448 min

The Legacy of John Williams PodcastTaking Flight: A Conversation with Mike Matessino on SUPERMAN 40th Anniversary Soundtrack (Part 2)Part 2 of the exclusive podcast featuring producer Mike Matessino on Superman: The Movie 40th Anniversary Remastered Edition, a new release from La-La Land Records of John Williams’ soaring score Hosted by Maurizio Caschetto and Tim Burden In Part 1 of our conversation, soundtrack record producer Mike Matessino discussed all the previous incarnations of the score released through the years, while also shedding light on the painstaking process of restoration after discovering the source materials. In Part 2, Mike talks about the historical importance of the Richard Donner film and its unforgettable score by John Williams, while also reflecting on the overall le...2019-09-041h 11

The Legacy of John Williams PodcastTaking Flight: A Conversation with Mike Matessino on SUPERMAN 40th Anniversary Soundtrack (Part 1)An exclusive podcast featuring producer Mike Matessino on Superman: The Movie 40th Anniversary Remastered Edition, a new release from La-La Land Records of John Williams’ soaring score Hosted by Maurizio Caschetto and Tim Burden In Part 1 of this exclusive interview, Mike Matessino talks to The Legacy of John Williams‘s editor Maurizio Caschetto and radio presenter/concert producer Tim Burden about Superman: The Movie 40th Anniversary Remastered Edition, a 3-disc set available from La-La Land Records featuring a full restoration of John Williams’ score for the 1978 classic superhero film. Mike talks about previous incarnations of the score he worked on dur...2019-09-041h 14

The Ideas Lab PodcastJohn Williams - How To Create A Business You Won't Get Bored OfJohn Williams - How To Create A Business You Won't Get Bored Of This is a special episode of The Ideas Lab Podcast. I want to talk about what it's like to be somebody with lots of ideas and lots of interests. A particular personality type that is sometimes referred to as a Scanner, a Renaissance Man or Woman and also a Polymath. Lots of Entrepreneurs are of this type but it does bring its issues. How to know if you are a Scanner: Do you have varied interests that d...2019-07-2400 min

The Ideas Lab PodcastJohn Williams - The Fast Way to Start a Successful BusinessJohn Williams - the fast way to start your own successful business This is a special episode of The Ideas Lab Podcast. I wanted to talk about the fast way to start your own successful business - a question that gets consistently asked in my day to day work with entrepreneurs. This short but powerful episode bases itself on everything I've learnt in the past 15 years, and through helping thousands of entrepreneurs establish their own businesses both here in the UK and across the world. So if you haven't started your own business ye...2019-06-2600 min

The Ideas Lab PodcastJohn Williams introduces The Ideas Lab Podcast to help you turn your ideas into unique careers, businesses, books and brandsWelcome to the Ideas Lab Podcast, where you can learn from the world’s greatest creative and entrepreneurial minds to help you turn your ideas into original businesses, books and brands – because in a crowded world, it pays to stand out. Your host is John Williams, bestselling author of 'Screw Work Let’s Play' and 'Screw Work Break Free' and founder of The Ideas Lab London. This the first episode is to give you a quick introduction to John and what's coming up on the podcast. Our focus is on the rebels, creatives and inn...2019-03-0500 min