Music by John Williams
“The man behind the maestro.”
His unforgettable scores are an essential part of some of the most beloved movies of our time, over a career that spans decades. See and hear maestro John Williams' own story, with insights from filmmakers, musicians, and others he has inspired, complete with rare behind-the-scenes looks at the making of movie history.
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His unforgettable scores are an essential part of some of the most beloved movies of our time, over a career that spans decades. See and hear maestro John Williams' own story, with insights from filmmakers, musicians, and others he has inspired, complete with rare behind-the-scenes looks at the making of movie history.
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John Williams
Self - Composer
Steven Spielberg
Self - Filmmaker
J.J. Abrams
Self - Filmmaker
Emanuel Ax
Self - Pianist
Kate Capshaw
Self - Actor / Wife of Steven Spielberg
Chris Columbus
Self - Filmmaker
Gustavo Dudamel
Self - Composer / Conductor, LA Phil
Ethan Gruska
Self - Record Producer / Grandson of John Williams
Paul Hirsch
Self - Editor
Javier C. Hernández
Self - Culture Reporter, The New York Times
Ron Howard
Self - Filmmaker
Thomas Hooten
Self - Principal Trumpet, LA Phil
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