John Williams & Wiener Philharmoniker – 'Main Title' from 'Star Wars: A New Hope'

John Williams & Wiener Philharmoniker – "Main Title" from "Star Wars: A New Hope"

The legendary American composer John Williams’ movie soundtracks have earned countless prestigious awards, including five Oscars, five Emmys, four Golden Globes and twenty-five Grammys. As he thanked the audience at Vienna’s Musikverein for their welcome, however, he told them that the invitation to work with the Wiener Philharmoniker was “one of the greatest honours of my life”. The live recording of this performance is available now. Also available in Dolby Atmos®.

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[deutschegrammophon]

What is your favorite soundtrack composed by John Williams?

[standandyliver]

My grandfather played violin in this original soundtrack. Sadly he passed away last night but it's good to know that his recordings still live on!

[pixelmator]

no matter who you are you can't help but smile when you hear this song...

[jpsned]

This is an example of why music education is so important in our schools and in our communities. I mean, John Williams started taking piano lessons when he was a kid, and also learned brass instruments. Along the way, he studied arranging and composing. He then began working as a pianist, arranger and composer. All through that time, he had teachers.

Then you take the musicians in the orchestra. They all started on their instruments with a teacher. When you hear people like this perform, you're listening to a combined hundreds of thousands of hours spent practicing. You're also listening to (probably) a combined hundreds of thousands of dollars spent on lessons and higher education. You're also looking at well over a million dollars' worth of instruments and instrument insurance.

My point is, that without music education, music teachers and the strive to become as good as you can be, concerts like this would not happen. It's this wondrous composer and these stunningly good musicians and their teachers who make it happen.

[AlonsoRules]

imagine being in a cinema in 1977 and hearing this masterpiece for the first time omg

[Neplushkomd]

I can't believe Williams is 89 years old. Hope he will live as long as it's possible. One of the greatest composers of our time. God bless you, John!

[joannethorne]

And just like that, I am 9 years old again. I have goosebumps, and tears of joy on my face. Thank you .

[albundy]

The joy on that guys face at 0:38 really makes you smile.

[tildonchiasson]

I love all the fan boy smiles.
“Dude, we’re playing Star Wars for John Freaking Williams!”
“Dude, I know, we totally are!”

[MickBx]

This man has 53 (!) Oscar nominations. FIFTY THREE!

[otda]

0:37 mark that guys face, it’s like this is the culmination of his life’s work and he’s gonna absolutely kill his bit....incredible performance and John Williams is the goat composer of our generation with Hans and Ramin behind and ready to pick up his untouchable legacy....and if this video is here and I’m dead and gone in 50 or 60 years this is my record of being alive in the same time as this genius and u can use my comment as a guide as to how people of our day loved and cherished this man....a real living legend by every sense and definition

[TheRammMan]

This music is genius. How does one create this from scratch? Mind blowing.

[bagelofpower]

Mans deserves a 5 minute standing ovation after every piece. What a legend.

[trappl]

The force is strong with this orchestra

[reneb.]

"The force will be will be with you - always."

[sports]

Hearing this live must send shivers down your spine

[billvenner]

A timeless masterpiece written a long time ago in a galaxy far, far away

[constancemiller]

Everyone: "I love you."
John: "I know."

[aob]

Imagine the privilege of getting to play the Star Wars theme for John Williams. Incredible!

[russellbluewolf]

i was four years old when i first heard this theme..Sitting in the backseat of my parents station wagon in a drive in movie theater in 1977...im 48 now and this theme STILL gives me goosebumps..