John Mauceri’s forthcoming book, written with linguist and cultural commentator John H. McWhorter, offers a provocative new interpretation of how the American musical — and, in many ways, American culture itself — came to be. John argues that Broadway grew from the remarkable interaction of two musical traditions: African American forms — including spirituals, blues, ragtime, […]
The Korngold Symphony
I am proud to announce the release of a new album, The Korngold Symphony. On this two-disc release, the first disc presents, for the first time ever, a recording of the Symphony in F#, Op.40 performed by the composer himself, an incredibly special historical recording from the Korngold Family Archives. The second disc presents a […]
Look at the Old Girl Now, Fellas!
In 1967, Pearl Bailey appeared in an all-Black Hello, Dolly! It was a sensation, smashing preconceptions, showcasing civil rights, and announcing a new era on Broadway...
The Sound of Hollywood
A 16-CD set release of the complete Hollywood Bowl Orchestra recordings with John Mauceri.
We All Make Mystiques
The unforgettable night in New York when Jackie Kennedy watched as opera’s greatest diva sang Tosca and bungled the high C...
Of course, the highlight of the evening for me, and for Jerry Goldsmith beside me, was the extended sequence from STAR TREK: THE MOTION PICTURE... What a thrill it was to hear Jerry's provocative score played live once again.
Beethoven Survives Mauceri
Boy! Have you got rhythm!
Dear John — A happy New Year to all of us, if possible.
Dear John, Thank a lot for saving me from Swan Lake. Broadway is more fun.
For John Mauceri with many thanks for his beautifully conducted STREET SCENE.
I was especially honored to hear again the main title from THE DAY THE EARTH STOOD STILL, which remains as fresh as when it was created 50 years ago...
Thank you, dear John! Thank you! Thank you!
Many congratulations on a brilliant tenure with the H.B.O. and upon an artistic contribution that grows increasingly precious with each passing year! Most fondly,
About
John Mauceri’s distinguished and extraordinary career has brought him not only to the world’s greatest opera companies and symphony orchestras, but also to the musical stages of Broadway and Hollywood, as well as the most prestigious halls of academia. Regarded as the world’s leading performer of the music of Hollywood’s émigré composers, he has taken the lead in the preservation and performance of many kinds of music and has supervised/conducted premieres by composers as diverse as Debussy, Stockhausen, Korngold, Bernstein, Hindemith, Elfman, Ives, and Shore. As an accomplished recording artist, John Mauceri has over 70 albums to his name, and is the recipient of Grammy, Tony, Olivier, Drama Desk, Edison, Cannes Classique, Billboard, two Diapasons d’Or, three Emmys, and four Deutsche Schallplatten Awards.