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The Boston Globe announced John Williams' appointment as Conductor of the Boston Pops in January 1980. He was in the midst of writing the score to The Empire Strikes Back, but considered the appointment one of his greatest honors.
- BSO | John Williams
In 2021, Williams premiered his second violin concerto with...
- BSO | History of the Boston Pops
In Fiedler’s nearly 50-year tenure as Pops Conductor...
- BSO | John Williams
In 2021, Williams premiered his second violin concerto with the BSO at Tanglewood along with soloist Anne-Sophie Mutter, for whom he composed the work. In January 1980, Williams was named 19th music director of the Boston Pops Orchestra, succeeding the legendary Arthur Fiedler.
In Fiedler’s nearly 50-year tenure as Pops Conductor (1930-1979), he established the Boston Pops as a national icon. When John Williams (1980-1993) succeeded Arthur Fiedler, he was the most highly acclaimed composer in Hollywood, and today, with 52 Academy Award nominations, he is the most-nominated living person in Academy history.
Feb 8, 2022 · On his 90th birthday, let’s watch John Williams conducting, and praising, the Boston Pops "One of the greatest orchestras in the world." John Williams leads "Film Night" in the Boston...
In January 1980, Mr. Williams was named nineteenth music director of the Boston Pops Orchestra, succeeding the legendary Arthur Fiedler. He currently holds the title of Boston Pops Laureate Conductor which he assumed following his retirement in December 1993, after 14 highly successful seasons.
Aug 17, 2022 · After he agreed to guest-conduct a 50th anniversary Boston Pops gala at New York’s Carnegie Hall in early 1980, he was interviewed secretly by search committee members and by Music Director Seiji Ozawa. “Everyone was impressed with him,” said Morris, but his level of interest remained uncertain.
Aug 21, 2022 · Tanglewood celebrated the 90th birthday of renowned composer and conductor John Williams with a grand concert Saturday night honoring his musical legacy.
