John Williams Recording His Great Performances Theme Music

Season 43 Episode 1

Watch John Williams at work, recording the theme song he wrote for Great Performances.

Watch the great composer John Williams at work at Royce Hall in Los Angeles, CA, recording the theme song he wrote for Great Performances. The theme won the 2009 Emmy Award for Outstanding Main Title Theme Music and has been heard on Great Performances broadcasts since its debut on King Lear, starring Ian McKellen, March 27, 2009.

AIR DATE 7/24/15

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Tuesday, Apr 1 at 10pm TPT 2
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Wednesday, Apr 2 at 4am TPT 2
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Wednesday, Apr 2 at 4am TPT 2
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