Hollywood Bowl Names Stage After John Williams
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* John Williams Honored: The Los Angeles Philharmonic presented John Williams with a new award recognizing his significant contributions to film music.
* Longstanding Collaboration: Williams has a six-decade partnership with the los Angeles Philharmonic and the Hollywood Bowl.
* Iconic Scores: He is renowned for his scores for films like “Jaws,” “E.T.the Extra-Terrestrial,” “Raiders of the lost Ark,” “Jurassic Park,” and “Schindler’s List,” many of which were created in collaboration with Steven Spielberg.
* Private Ceremony: The award was presented in a private ceremony attended by Williams, Spielberg, George Lucas, and Gustavo Dudamel (L.A. Phil music and artistic director).
* Performance & tribute: The ceremony included performances of Williams’ music by the orchestra’s brass ensemble, violinist Anne Akiko Meyers, and pianist Joanne Pearce Martin, as well as a tribute video.
* Dudamel’s Reflection: Gustavo Dudamel shared his personal connection to Williams’ music, recalling how it inspired him as a child and praising Williams’ generosity as a person.