John Williams in Tokyo Concert Album Announced

Posted: February 19, 2024 by filmmusicreporter in Film Music Albums
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Deutsche Grammophon has announced the concert album John Williams in Tokyo. The album features the the live recordings (performed by the Saito Kinen Orchestra) of the Hollywood legend’s 2023 concert at Suntory Hall in Tokyo, where he reunited with conductor Seiji Ozawa. Among the titles features on the release are Superman, Star Wars: A New Hope, The Empire Strikes Back & The Last Jedi, Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone & Chamber of Secrets, Schindler’s List and Raiders of the Lost Ark. The record will be released digitally on May 3, 2024 and is now available for pre-order on Amazon. A first track (Superman March) is already available to stream/download now. Also check out the music video of the performance after the jump.

Here’s album track list:

1. Superman March (from “Superman”) (4:36)
2. Hedwig’s Theme (from “Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone”) (4:57)
3. Fawkes the Phoenix (from “Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets”) (3:58)
4. Harry’s Wondrous World (from “Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone”) (4:55)
5. Theme (from “Schindler’s List”) (4:07)
6. The Rebellion Is Reborn (from “Star Wars: The Last Jedi”) (4:11)
7. Princess Leia’s Theme (from “Star Wars: A New Hope”) (5:13)
8. Throne Room & Finale (from “Star Wars: A New Hope”) (7:59)
9. Yoda’s Theme (from “Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back”) (3:29)
10. Raiders March (from “Raiders of the Lost Ark”) (5:29)
11. The Imperial March (from “Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back”) (3:10)
12. Tributes! (for Seiji) (9:59)