Legendary composer John Williams supports preserving Abravanel Hall in Salt Lake City, a symphony hall at risk due to downtown redesign.

Legendary composer John Williams supports preserving Abravanel Hall in Salt Lake City, a symphony hall at risk due to a downtown redesign focused on sports and a new NHL team. Williams, who has conducted performances in the hall, describes it as a "crown jewel" of the city's cultural life. A petition nearing 50,000 signatures has been launched to save the hall, which houses the Utah Symphony.