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Great Performances
Great Performances: A John Williams Premiere at Tanglewood
Season 49
Episode 8
Experience a concert of works by legendary composer John Williams from Boston Symphony Orchestra’s summer home at Tanglewood including Williams’ new violin concerto performed by virtuoso Anne-Sophie Mutter and other works conducted by Andris Nelsons.
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