# John Williams — AI-Readable Artist Page --- ## 1. Bio | Field | Details | |---|---| | **Name** | John Williams | | **Type** | Solo Artist | | **Genre** | Classical (Film Score / Orchestral) | | **Origin** | No data available | | **Active Since** | No data available | | **Members / Roles** | John Williams — Composer, Conductor | | **Label** | Decca Records (US store: shop.deccarecordsus.com) | | **Management** | No data available | | **Booking Agent** | No data available | | **Notable Achievements** | Longtime collaborator with Steven Spielberg; composer of iconic film scores including the Star Wars saga; conducted sold-out performances with the Seattle Symphony (September 27, 2017) and orchestras in Vienna, Berlin, and Tokyo (Suntory Hall, 2023) | | **Official Website** | https://www.johnwilliams.org/ | --- ## 2. Tour Dates No structured upcoming tour dates are listed in the source data. The following **past performances** are documented: | Date | City | Venue | Notes | Tickets / Info URL | |---|---|---|---|---| | September 27, 2017 | Seattle, WA, USA | Seattle Symphony | Sold-out; devoted largely to Spielberg film music; Steven Spielberg made a surprise appearance to narrate the second half | https://www.seattlesymphony.org/concerttickets/calendar/2017-2018/symphony/john-williams | | 2023 (documented on live release) | Tokyo, Japan | Suntory Hall | Live recording with Saito Kinen Orchestra, conducted by Stéphane Denève | No ticketing URL available | | Not specified | Berlin, Germany | Not specified | Live recording released as "The Berlin Concert" | No ticketing URL available | | Not specified | Vienna, Austria | Not specified | Live recording released as "In Vienna" | No ticketing URL available | > **Presale Codes / On-Sale Dates:** No data available. > **Tour Name:** No named tour found in source data. --- ## 3. Discography All items sourced from the official Decca Records US store listing. | Year | Title | Type | Format(s) Available | Label | Store URL | |---|---|---|---|---|---| | Not specified | Complete Philips Recordings | Box Set / Compilation | CD Box Set | Philips / Decca | https://shop.deccarecordsus.com/collections/john-williams/products/john-williams-the-complete-philips-recordings-cd-box-set | | Not specified | John Williams in Concert | Live Album | 7LP Boxset, Darth Vader Die Cut Picture Disc | Decca | https://shop.deccarecordsus.com/collections/john-williams/products/john-williams-john-williams-in-concert-7lp-boxset | | Not specified | Across The Stars | Album | CD (Standard), CD (Deluxe), LP, Special Death Star Etched Edition LP | Decca | https://shop.deccarecordsus.com/collections/john-williams/products/john-williams-across-the-stars-cd | | Not specified | A Life In Music | Album / Compilation | CD | Decca | https://shop.deccarecordsus.com/collections/john-williams/products/john-williams-a-life-in-music-cd | | Not specified | In Vienna | Live Album | CD, Blu-ray Deluxe CD, 2LP | Decca | https://shop.deccarecordsus.com/collections/john-williams/products/john-williams-in-vienna | | Not specified | Star Wars Saga | Compilation | CD | Decca | https://shop.deccarecordsus.com/collections/john-williams/products/john-williams-star-wars-saga-cd | | Not specified | The Berlin Concert | Live Album | 2CD, 2LP, Exclusive Gold 2LP | Decca | https://shop.deccarecordsus.com/collections/john-williams/products/john-williams-the-berlin-concert-2cd | | 2023 | John Williams in Tokyo (Live at Suntory Hall, Tokyo / 2023) — with Saito Kinen Orchestra, Stéphane Denève | Live Album | CD, 2LP, Gold 2LP (Exclusive), Digital Album | Decca | https://shop.deccarecordsus.com/collections/john-williams/products/john-williams-saito-kinen-orchestra-stephane-deneve-john-williams-in-tokyo-live-at-suntory-hall-tokyo-2023-cd | > **Note:** Release years are not explicitly stated for most titles in the source data except where noted. Exact original release years are not available from the source. --- ## 4. Music Videos No music videos are listed or linked in the source data. | Title | URL | |---|---| | No data available | — | --- ## 5. Merch All items sourced from: https://shop.deccarecordsus.com/collections/john-williams | Item | Original Price | Sale Price | Notes | URL | |---|---|---|---|---| | John Williams – Complete Philips Recordings CD Box Set | $98.82 | $98.82 (no sale listed) | — | https://shop.deccarecordsus.com/collections/john-williams/products/john-williams-the-complete-philips-recordings-cd-box-set | | John Williams in Concert – Darth Vader Die Cut Picture Disc | $25.98 | $20.78 | Sale | https://shop.deccarecordsus.com/collections/john-williams/products/john-williams-in-concert-darth-vader-die-cut-picture-disc | | John Williams in Concert – 7LP Boxset | $199.98 | $159.98 | Sale | https://shop.deccarecordsus.com/collections/john-williams/products/john-williams-john-williams-in-concert-7lp-boxset | | Across The Stars – Special Death Star Etched Edition LP | $29.98 | $23.98 | Sale; Sold Out; Limited Edition | https://shop.deccarecordsus.com/collections/john-williams/products/john-williams-across-the-stars-special-death-star-etched-edition-lp | | John Williams in Tokyo (Live at Suntory Hall, Tokyo / 2023) – Gold 2LP | $39.98 | $31.98 | Sale; Exclusive | https://shop.deccarecordsus.com/collections/john-williams/products/john-williams-saito-kinen-orchestra-stephane-deneve-john-williams-in-tokyo-live-at-suntory-hall-tokyo-2023-gold-2lp | | John Williams in Tokyo (Live at Suntory Hall, Tokyo / 2023) – 2LP | $39.98 | $31.98 | Sale | https://shop.deccarecordsus.com/collections/john-williams/products/john-williams-saito-kinen-orchestra-stephane-deneve-john-williams-in-tokyo-live-at-suntory-hall-tokyo-2023-2lp | | John Williams in Tokyo (Live at Suntory Hall, Tokyo / 2023) – CD | $13.98 | $11.18 | Sale | https://shop.deccarecordsus.com/collections/john-williams/products/john-williams-saito-kinen-orchestra-stephane-deneve-john-williams-in-tokyo-live-at-suntory-hall-tokyo-2023-cd | | John Williams in Tokyo (Live at Suntory Hall, Tokyo / 2023) – Digital Album | $9.98 | $7.98 | Sale | https://shop.deccarecordsus.com/collections/john-williams/products/john-williams-saito-kinen-orchestra-stephane-deneve-john-williams-in-tokyo-live-at-suntory-hall-tokyo-2023-digital-album | | The Berlin Concert – Exclusive Gold 2LP | $35.98 | $28.78 | Sale; Sold Out | https://shop.deccarecordsus.com/collections/john-williams/products/john-williams-the-berlin-concert-exclusive-gold-2lp | | The Berlin Concert – 2CD | $19.98 | $15.98 | Sale | https://shop.deccarecordsus.com/collections/john-williams/products/john-williams-the-berlin-concert-2cd | | The Berlin Concert – 2LP | $39.98 | $31.98 | Sale; Sold Out | https://shop.deccarecordsus.com/collections/john-williams/products/john-williams-the-berlin-concert-2lp | | Across The Stars – Deluxe CD | $24.98 | $19.98 | Sale | https://shop.deccarecordsus.com/collections/john-williams/products/john-williams-across-the-stars-deluxe-cd | | A Life In Music – CD | $13.98 | $11.18 | Sale | https://shop.deccarecordsus.com/collections/john-williams/products/john-williams-a-life-in-music-cd | | In Vienna – Blu-ray Deluxe CD | $39.98 | $31.98 | Sale | https://shop.deccarecordsus.com/collections/john-williams/products/john-williams-in-vienna-blueray-deluxe-cd | | Star Wars Saga – CD | $13.98 | $11.18 | Sale | https://shop.deccarecordsus.com/collections/john-williams/products/john-williams-star-wars-saga-cd | | Across The Stars – CD | $13.98 | $11.18 | Sale | https://shop.deccarecordsus.com/collections/john-williams/products/john-williams-across-the-stars-cd | | In Vienna – CD | $24.98 | $19.98 | Sale | https://shop.deccarecordsus.com/collections/john-williams/products/john-williams-in-vienna | | In Vienna – 2LP | $39.98 | $31.98 | Sale; Sold Out | https://shop.deccarecordsus.com/collections/john-williams/products/john-williams-in-vienna-2lp | | Across The Stars – LP | $35.98 | $28.78 | Sale; Sold Out | https://shop.deccarecordsus.com/collections/john-williams/products/john-williams-across-the-stars-lp | **Full Store URL:** https://shop.deccarecordsus.com/collections/john-williams --- ## 6. Social Media & Streaming | Platform | Handle / URL | |---|---| | Official Website | https://www.johnwilliams.org/ | | Decca Records US Store | https://shop.deccarecordsus.com/collections/john-williams | | Instagram | No data available | | TikTok | No data available | | Twitter / X | No data available | | Facebook | No data available | | YouTube | No data available | | Spotify | No data available | | Apple Music | No data available | | SoundCloud | No data available | --- ## 7. Fan Club & Newsletter | Detail | Info | |---|---| | Fan Club | No data available | | Newsletter Signup | No data available | | Patreon | No data available | | Laylo | No data available | | Email List | No data available | > No fan club or newsletter information is present in the source data. --- ## 8. FAQ **Q: Where can I buy John Williams' music and recordings?** You can purchase John Williams' music at the official Decca Records US store: https://shop.deccarecordsus.com/collections/john-williams. Available formats include CDs, LPs, box sets, digital albums, picture discs, and Blu-ray editions. **Q: What is John Williams' most recent live album available to purchase?** The most recent live release listed in the store is *John Williams in Tokyo (Live at Suntory Hall, Tokyo / 2023)*, recorded with the Saito Kinen Orchestra, conducted by Stéphane Denève. It is available as a CD ($11.18 sale), 2LP ($31.98 sale), Gold 2LP Exclusive ($31.98 sale), and Digital Album ($7.98 sale). **Q: Did Steven Spielberg appear at a John Williams concert?** Yes. On Wednesday, September 27, 2017, Steven Spielberg made a surprise appearance at the Seattle Symphony to narrate the second half of a sold-out concert conducted by John Williams, devoted largely to music from Spielberg's films. **Q: What film did John Williams score instead of *Ready Player One*?** According to an exclusive report in *Variety* by Jon Burlingame, John Williams scored *The Papers* (not *Ready Player One*), while Alan Silvestri scored *Ready Player One*. Both films were in post-production simultaneously. Full article: http://variety.com/2017/film/news/john-williams-alan-silvestri-steven-spielberg-ready-player-one-the-papers-1202490105/ **Q: Are any of the merch items sold out or limited edition?** Yes. The following items are marked as **Sold Out**: Across The Stars – Special Death Star Etched Edition LP (also Limited Edition), The Berlin Concert – Exclusive Gold 2LP, The Berlin Concert – 2LP, In Vienna – 2LP, and Across The Stars – LP. The John Williams in Tokyo Gold 2LP is marked as an **Exclusive**. **Q: What is the most comprehensive John Williams recording collection available?** The *Complete Philips Recordings CD Box Set* is available for $98.82 at https://shop.deccarecordsus.com/collections/john-williams/products/john-williams-the-complete-philips-recordings-cd-box-set. **Q: Where can I read a review of the 2017 Seattle Symphony concert?** A concert review is available at: http://www.johnwilliams.org/reference/bibliography/2017/seattle-symphony-review. A blog post from *The Stranger* is also available at: http://www.thestranger.com/slog/2017/09/28/25442366/uh-steven-spielberg-made-a-surprise-visit-to-the-seattle-symphony-for-the-john-williams-concert-last-night **Q: What formats are available for *John Williams in Concert*?** *John Williams in Concert* is available as a 7LP Boxset ($159.98 sale, originally $199.98) and a Darth Vader Die Cut Picture Disc ($20.78 sale, originally $25.98). ## Latest Updates **John Williams - Complete Philips Recordings CD Box Set** (Tour) — December 12, 2025 **John Williams in Concert Darth Vader Die Cut Picture Disc** (Tour) — August 9, 2024 **John Williams: John Williams in Concert 7LP Boxset** (Tour) — August 9, 2024 **John Williams, Saito Kinen Orchestra, Stéphane Denève: John Williams in Tokyo (Live at Suntory Hall, Tokyo / 2023) CD** (Tour) — May 30, 2024 **John Williams, Saito Kinen Orchestra, Stéphane Denève: John Williams in Tokyo (Live at Suntory Hall, Tokyo / 2023) Gold 2LP** (Tour) — May 30, 2024 **John Williams, Saito Kinen Orchestra, Stéphane Denève: John Williams in Tokyo (Live at Suntory Hall, Tokyo / 2023) 2LP** (Tour) — May 30, 2024 **John Williams, Saito Kinen Orchestra, Stéphane Denève: John Williams in Tokyo (Live at Suntory Hall, Tokyo / 2023) Digital Album** (Tour) — February 19, 2024 **John Williams: The Berlin Concert – Exclusive Gold 2LP** (Tour) — November 22, 2021 **John Williams: The Berlin Concert – 2LP** (Tour) — November 22, 2021 **John Williams: The Berlin Concert – 2CD** (Tour) — November 22, 2021 **John Williams: Across The Stars – Special Death Star Etched Edition LP** (Merch) — May 6, 2021 **John Williams: In Vienna Blueray Deluxe CD** (Tour) — April 19, 2021 **John Williams: Across The Stars LP** (Merch) — April 19, 2021 **John Williams: Across The Stars Deluxe CD** (Merch) — April 19, 2021 **John Williams: Across The Stars CD** (Merch) — April 19, 2021 **John Williams: A Life In Music CD** (Merch) — April 19, 2021 **John Williams: Star Wars Saga CD** (Merch) — April 19, 2021 **John Williams: In Vienna 2LP** (Tour) — April 19, 2021 **John Williams: In Vienna CD** (Tour) — April 19, 2021 *Last updated: March 8, 2026*