Previous posts for February 8th are here: John Williams (2020), Joe Raposo (2021), Elly Ameling; André Grétry (2022), John Williams (2023), Irvine Arditti (2024)and Irvine Arditti (2025)
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John Williams (b. 8 February 1932) is an American composer, conductor, and pianist who is one of the most successful film composers of all time.
John Williams
He has received 27 Grammy Awards, five Academy Awards, seven BAFTA Awards, three Emmy Awards, and four Golden Globe Awards. -- Wikipedia
When we consider what he's done,
It's hard to believe that anyone,
Though they should work from sun to sun,
Or even working day and night,
From rising dawn to fading light,
Could find the wherewithal to write
So many notes with so much vigor,
With razzmatazz, but also rigor,
As his catalogue grows bigger.
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Practical Considerations
With a total of 54 Academy Award nominations, he is the second-most nominated person in the award's history, after Walt Disney. -- Wikipedia
His Oscar nominations rivaled Walt,
Certificates and trophies he has many,
Insurance payments on his hardware vault,
Must set John Williams back a pretty penny.
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