During four marathon recording sessions in 1953-55, Norman Granz recorded Art Tatum playing 119 standards, enough music for a dozen LPs. The results have been recently reissued separately on eight CDs and on this very full seven-CD box set. Frankly, Tatum did no real advance preparation for this massive project, sticking mosty to concise melodic variations of standards, some of them virtual set pieces formed over the past two decades. Since there are few uptempo performances, the music in this series has a certain sameness after awhile but, heard in small doses, it is quite enjoyable. A special bonus on this box (and not on the individual volumes) are four numbers taken from a 1956 Hollywood Bowl concert.
The legendary American film composer John Williams conducts the Vienna Philharmonic
Orchestra for the first time Visit from the dear God was the title of the standard,
standing upright jubilant choirs at their first appearance: as if God was received by
earthly disciples John Williams in Vienna documents the historical performance a
very special honour in the life of the composer Symphonic Hollywood sounds on the stage
of the Vienna Musikverein the world-famous orchestra plays cult themes from Star Wars,
Harry Potter, Indiana Jones, Jurassic Park and other milestones in film history Star guest
Anne-Sophie Mutter with adaptations for violin arranged especially for her by Williams Star
Wars, Harry Potter, Indiana Jones, Jurassic Park the soundtracks of the master of cinematic
magic John Williams are among the most popular in the history of film and have received numerous
prestigious awards, including five Oscars, five Emmys, four Golden Globes and twenty-five Grammys.
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.