First Obama, then GP: with next week’s March 25 broadcast (8:00 pm) of King Lear starring Ian McKellen, Great Performances will roll out new audio theme music by famed film music composer and conductor John Williams. Read more…
from the press release:
This is the first time Williams has created a composition for a THIRTEEN production. David Horn, executive producer of THIRTEEN’s Great Performances, approached Williams about composing a new theme as the crowning element for the series’ new on-air look. “After 36 years of showcasing the best in the performing arts for American audiences, we wanted to reinvigorate our Great Performances broadcast identity for today’s digital HD generation,” said executive producer David Horn. “As one of America’s master composers with an unmistakable musical signature, John Williams is his own brand name for excellence and innovation. When the opportunity came up to create a new opening to the series, John was automatically our first choice – we didn’t think twice.”
Hear the new theme:
