Explore this curated archive of live performances and studio recordings featuring guitarist John Williams—highlighting his tone, technique, and musical legacy across styles and sessions.
Paganini's ultimate test of skill, transcribed for guitar. John Williams delivers a studio masterclass, turning relentless technicality into musical precision and setting the definitive standard.
Written by: Fret Lounge Staff
Published on: November 11, 2025
Williams delivers Bach's Bourrée with surgical articulation and unforced elegance in this studio standard, showcasing his mastery of Baroque counterpoint. His rhythmic clarity sets the standard.
Written by: Fret Lounge Staff
Published on: November 1, 2025
John Williams transforms Stanley Myers’s iconic film theme, Cavatina, into a benchmark of poetic classical guitar performance. His serene technical command and pure, controlled tone elevate the simple melody.
Written by: Fret Lounge Staff
Published on: November 1, 2025
John Williams’s definitive performance of Albéniz’s "Asturias" is a thrilling display of rhythmic drive, flawless technical speed, and dark, compelling Spanish drama. His signature precision elevates this iconic work.
Written by: Fret Lounge Staff
Published on: October 31, 2025
John Williams reshaped classical guitar with flawless technique, genre-crossing collaborations, and a lifelong commitment to musical clarity—elevating the instrument’s global reach from Baroque suites to blockbuster film scores.
Written by: Fret Lounge Staff
Published on: October 31, 2025