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John Williams is arguably the most significant film composer of all time, having scored over 100 films throughout a career spanning seven decades. Born in 1932, his early training included jazz piano and composition at Juilliard. He rose to prominence in the late 1950s working on television scores before transitioning to film with *Daddy-O* (1958).
His breakthrough arrived with *Jaws* (1975), establishing his signature use of leitmotifs – recurring musical themes associated with characters or ideas – to build suspense. This technique reached its zenith with *Star Wars* (1977), a score that revitalized orchestral film music and became instantly iconic.
Williams’ style blends Romantic-era orchestration with jazz influences and innovative harmonic language. He frequently utilizes the London Symphony Orchestra, but has worked with numerous other ensembles. He's renowned for scores like the *Indiana Jones* series, *E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial*, *Schindler's List*, and the *Harry Potter* films.
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