DG presents John Williams in Vienna, the live recordings of the Hollywood legend's Vienna Philharmonic 2020 debut. Saying it's "one of the greatest honors of my life," he received a standing ovation before a single note was played. Sharing the stage with the famous orchestra and violinist Anne-Sophie Mutter, he performs iconic themes from Star Wars, Harry Potter, Indiana Jones, Jurassic Park and other cinematic landmarks that have earned countless awards: 5 Oscars, 5 Emmys, 25 Grammys & more.
Direction
Beyer lets the music breathe — cameras know when to shut up.
Acting
Anne-Sophie Mutter steals scenes without saying a word.
Production
Golden Hall acoustics captured so clean you'll weep.
Director
Michael Beyer
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Williams conducted this at 87, making it one of his final international performances before retirement from conducting.
The Vienna Philharmonic notoriously rarely collaborates with film composers — this was Williams' decades-overdue coronation by classical music's most elite institution.
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