Available for a few weeks, a sumptuous limited edition box set published under the Panthéon/Universal label honors the most famous contemporary composer, the very incarnation of the Hollywood sound: John Williams. A retrospective of his work spanning nearly seven decades across 20 CDs, from his earliest works in the 1960s to his most recent collaborations.
The Legend of John Williams: blockbusters, rarities and even covers
The box set is divided into 20 themes bringing together not only its cult original soundtracks such as those of Jaws, ET the Extraterrestrial, Raiders of the Lost Ark, Star Wars, etc. but also his more jazz scores or his concert works, including the rare Sinfonietta for Wind Ensemble.
It also includes a complete CD featuring songs and arrangements written by Williams, including covers of Sinatra, Ella Fitzgerald, Sting and Barbra Streisand.
Finally, a booklet filled with unpublished documents and interviews with the master accompanies the object. The ultimate gift for any music-loving movie buff.
