A Capitol Fourth
John Williams Lights Up July Fourth
Clip: Season 2003 | 2m 8s
Academy Award winner John Williams receives the National Artistic Achievement Award.
At this year’s “A Capitol Fourth,” legendary composer and conductor John Williams will lead the National Symphony Orchestra in an inspiring performance of his Oscar-nominated original score to the film “Lincoln.” Here he is receiving the National Artistic Achievement Award, honoring his lifetime contribution as one of America’s greatest musical voices.
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A Capitol Fourth
John Williams Lights Up July Fourth
Clip: Season 2003 | 2m 8s
At this year’s “A Capitol Fourth,” legendary composer and conductor John Williams will lead the National Symphony Orchestra in an inspiring performance of his Oscar-nominated original score to the film “Lincoln.” Here he is receiving the National Artistic Achievement Award, honoring his lifetime contribution as one of America’s greatest musical voices.
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A Capitol Fourth is a local public television program presented by NMPBS
A Capitol Fourth is sponsored by The Boeing Company and made possible by the National Park Service, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, the Department of the Army and public television stations nationwide. All travel is provided by American Airlines.