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Legendary composer and conductor John Williams hasn’t showed signs of slowing down since turning 90 earlier this year. With the upcoming 

, Williams’ score amazes music and movie lovers alike once again. Watch and listen to the trailer, and see if you can recognize any of his timeless 

Earlier this year, Deutsche Grammophon released 

John Williams - Berliner Philharmoniker: The Berlin Concert

 on CD and Blu-ray. It offers amazing performances of Williams’ film music. Watch some of them below. 

John Williams & Berliner Philharmoniker — Princess Leia's Theme

John Williams & Berliner Philharmoniker — Throne Room & End Title

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Jeffrey Yelverton is a digital producer of classical music for Minnesota Public Radio and American Public Media. He supports the digital portfolio of MPR/APM by creating original content and providing production support for YourClassical Storytime, New Classical Tracks and various seasonal events.


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Legendary composer and conductor John Williams hasn’t showed signs of slowing down since turning 90 earlier this year. With the upcoming ‘Star Wars’ show ‘Obi-Wan Kenobi,' Williams’ score amazes music and movie lovers alike once again. 


John Williams has done it again with music for 'Obi-Wan Kenobi'

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