"FROM THE MASTER OF CINEMA MAGIC

The legendary American film composer John Williams conducts the Vienna Philharmonic for the first time - “A visit from God” was the headline of the standard, “Standing cheering choirs from the very first appearance: as if God was received by earthly disciples”.

John Williams in Vienna documents the historic appearance - “a very special honor” in the composer's life

Symphonic Hollywood sounds on the stage of the Wiener Musikverein - the world-famous orchestra plays cult themes from Star Wars, Harry Potter, Indiana Jones, Jurassic Park and other milestones in film history

As the star guest Anne-Sophie Mutter with adaptations for violin specially arranged for her by Williams

Star Wars, Harry Potter, Indiana Jones, Jurassic Park - the soundtracks of the master of cinema magic John Williams are among the most popular in film history and have received countless prestigious awards, including five Academy Awards, five Emmys, four Golden Globes and twenty-five Grammys. Now the legendary American film composer has recorded the most famous, beautiful and touching cult themes for the first time with the Vienna Philharmonic. "Great moments in film music" was the headline of the Wiener Zeitung, "Hollywood's grandmaster delighted with excerpts from his life's work at the podium of the Vienna Philharmonic."

Williams ’two concerts at the Wiener Musikverein on January 18 and 19, 2020 were the first performances the composer has ever conducted in continental Europe. Working with the Vienna Philharmonic is "a very special honor" in his life. In addition to Williams and the orchestra, another exceptional artist was on stage in the first half of the concert: Anne-Sophie Mutter. The conductor and the violinist continued their artistic partnership after their joint album Across the Stars.

The new album "John Williams in Vienna" combines cult themes from ET, The White Shark, Star Wars, Harry Potter, Jurassic Park, Indiana Jones and other milestones in film history as well as two previously unreleased adaptations for violin des "Devil's Dance" from The Witches of Eastwick and the "Raider's March" from Indiana Jones: Raiders of the Lost Ark. Of course, the world-famous "; Imperial March" from Star Wars should not be missing. "One of the best performances of this march I've ever heard," said Williams.

This Blu-Ray contains the unique concert experience with additional 6 tracks. Including a breathtaking Dolby Atmos surround sound mix for the perfect concert experience at home (available as video and audio-only version). As a bonus: an interview with Anne-Sophie Mutter and John Williams from the Wiener Musikverein.

Tracklist:

"1 THE FLIGHT TO NEVERLAND from HOOK

2 EXCERPTS from CLOSE ENCOUNTERS OF THE THIRD KIND

3 HEDWIG’S THEME from HARRY POTTER AND THE PHILOSOPHER’S STONE

4 THEME from SABRINA

5 DONNYBROOK FAIR from FAR AND AWAY

6 DEVIL’S DANCE from THE WITCHES OF EASTWICK

7 ADVENTURES ON EARTH from E. T. THE EXTRA-TERRESTRIAL

8 THEME from JURASSIC PARK

9 DARTMOOR, 1912 from WAR HORSE

10 OUT TO SEA & THE SHARK CAGE FUGUE from JAWS

11 MARION’S THEME from INDIANA JONES AND THE RAIDERS OF THE LOST ARK

12 THE REBELLION IS REBORN from STAR WARS: THE LAST JEDI

13 LUKE & LEIA from STAR WARS: RETURN OF THE JEDI

14 MAIN TITLE from STAR WARS: A NEW HOPE

15 NICE TO BE AROUND from CINDERELLA LIBERTY

16 THE DUEL from THE ADVENTURES OF TINTIN: THE SECRET OF THE UNICORN

17 REMEMBRANCES from SCHINDLER’S LIST

18 RAIDERS MARCH from INDIANA JONES AND THE RAIDERS OF THE LOST ARK

19 THE IMPERIAL MARCH from STAR WARS: THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK

20 JOHN WILLIAMS IN CONVERSATION WITH ANNE-SOPHIE MUTTER"

Anne-Sophie Mutter

Across The Stars (2LP)

John Williams In Vienna - Live Edition (BluRay)

Violin Concerto No.2 & Selected Film Themes

Violin Concerto No.2

Selected Film Themes

Vivaldi: The Four Seasons

Complete Recordings on Deutsche Grammophon 1978-1988

Mozart: Violinkonzerte Nr. 3 & Nr. 5

Mozart: Violinkonzerte Nr. 3 & Nr. 5

Remembrances (Schindler's Liste) & Markings