Overview

• 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.