John Williams (born February 8, 1932, Queens, New York) is an American composer and conductor whose film scores have shaped the sound of Hollywood for over six decades. His partnership with Steven Spielberg - spanning more than 50 years and 30 films - produced some of cinema's most recognizable music, from Jaws and Star Wars to Schindler's List and Indiana Jones. With 54 Oscar nominations and five wins, he holds the record as the most-nominated living person in Academy Awards history, and has also collected 27 Grammy Awards and seven BAFTAs.
Williams' score for Spielberg's sci-fi thriller Disclosure Day was released on June 12, 2026, marking their 30th film collaboration.
The John Williams Performing Arts Center was named in his honor at North Hollywood High School, his alma mater, on April 29, 2026.
The Vienna Symphony Orchestra premiered a new concert work by Williams, When the World was Waltzing, conducted by Manfred Honeck, on October 25, 2025.
It was announced in October 2025 that Williams would compose the score for Disclosure Day, his 30th collaboration with Spielberg.
Williams received the Disney Legends award in August 2024 and was inducted into the American Academy of Arts and Letters.
The Leipzig Philharmonic presents a spectacular concert of film music featuring compositions by Hans Zimmer, John Williams, and other masters of film scoring.
The Philharmonie Leipzig performs iconic film music live – from Hans Zimmer to John Williams – at the Beethovenhalle in Bonn.
The Leipzig Philharmonic presents a spectacular concert of film music featuring compositions by Hans Zimmer, John Williams, and other masters of cinematic scoring.
An orchestral concert at Vienna's Wiener Konzerthaus celebrating the most beloved film scores by Hans Zimmer and John Williams.
A spectacular concert of film music showcasing the finest compositions by Hans Zimmer, John Williams, and other masters of film scoring.
A film music concert featuring works by Hans Zimmer and John Williams at the Berlin Philharmonie.
The Leipzig Philharmonic presents a spectacular film music concert featuring compositions by Hans Zimmer, John Williams, and other masters of film scoring.
The Philharmonie Leipzig brings iconic film music to life at the Historische Stadthalle Wuppertal, with highlights ranging from Hans Zimmer to John Williams.
The Philharmonie Leipzig brings iconic film scores by Hans Zimmer and John Williams to life in a full symphonic concert.
The Leipzig Philharmonic presents a spectacular concert of film music featuring compositions by Hans Zimmer, John Williams, and other masters of cinematic scoring.
The Philharmonie Leipzig brings iconic film scores to life — from Hans Zimmer to John Williams — in a live concert at the Kongress Palais in Kassel.
The Leipzig Philharmonic presents a spectacular concert of film music featuring compositions by Hans Zimmer, John Williams, and other masters of cinematic scoring.
The Leipzig Philharmonic presents a spectacular concert of film music featuring compositions by Hans Zimmer, John Williams, and other masters of cinematic scoring.
The orchestra performs the music from the first Star Wars film during a live screening. An experience filled with epic melodies and stunning visuals.
An orchestra performs the most celebrated musical themes from the Star Wars films in a spectacular concert experience.
A live orchestral concert celebrating the iconic film scores of Hans Zimmer and John Williams at the Alte Oper Frankfurt.
A concert of film music by two cinema legends – Hans Zimmer and John Williams. An unforgettable evening filled with iconic melodies from the greatest blockbusters.
The Leipzig Philharmonic presents a spectacular concert of film music featuring compositions by Hans Zimmer, John Williams, and other masters of cinematic scoring.
A live orchestral tribute to the legendary film scores of Hans Zimmer and John Williams, featuring iconic themes from some of cinema's most beloved movies.
A concert celebrating the work of Hans Zimmer and John Williams, masters of film music. The orchestra will perform the most celebrated themes from cinematic blockbusters.
An orchestral concert celebrating the film music of Hans Zimmer and John Williams, two of the most celebrated contemporary film composers.
A spectacular concert of Star Wars film music performed by a symphony orchestra.
A concert dedicated to the legendary film compositions of two of the greatest contemporary film score composers.
The Leipzig Philharmonic presents a spectacular concert of film music featuring compositions by Hans Zimmer, John Williams, and other masters of cinematic music.
An orchestral concert celebrating the compositions of Hans Zimmer and John Williams, the creators of cinema's most iconic film scores.
An orchestral concert featuring the iconic film scores of Hans Zimmer and John Williams, performed live at the Meistersingerhalle in Nürnberg.
A concert tribute to the cinematic masterpieces of Hans Zimmer and John Williams at Kulturpalast Dresden.
A concert dedicated to the greatest works of Hans Zimmer and John Williams, composers behind films such as "Inception", "Interstellar", and "Star Wars".