John Williams Ends Retirement at 91, Open to Future Film Scoring

Legendary composer plans to conduct in London, Vienna, and Berlin in 2024 and 2025, and keeps an open mind about returning to film scoring.

John Williams, the legendary composer known for his work on Star Wars, Indiana Jones, and more, has announced he is coming out of retirement at the age of 91.
Williams had officially retired in December 1993, but hinted at a potential return to work earlier this year.
In an interview, Williams stated that he would consider returning to film scoring if a project greatly interested him and had a manageable schedule.
Williams has already made plans for 2024, including conducting his own Second Violin Concerto with London’s Philharmonic Orchestra, and conducting in Vienna and Berlin in 2025.
Williams reflected on his career and the evolving relationship between commercial and classical music, expressing hope for the future contributions of cinema to the development of new music.