John Williams to be honored with Lifetime Achievement Award at 2012 Classic BRIT Awards

John Williams, the composer for the first three Harry Potter films, is set to receive a Lifetime Achievement Award at this year’s Classic BRIT Awards.

From the report:

Dickon Stainer, co-chairman of the Classic Brit Awards committee, said:

“John Williams has crafted some of the most memorable film scores for over half a century and we are delighted that he has kindly accepted the Lifetime Achievement award in honour of his fine work.”

The awards ceremony will be held on October 2 and broadcasted in the United Kingdom on ITV1.