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In addition to his film music, Bernstein wrote the scores for two Broadway musicals, How Now, Dow Jones, with lyricist Carolyn Leigh, in 1967 and Merlin, with lyricist Don Black, in 1983. One of Bernstein's tunes has since gained a lasting place in U.S. college sports culture.
This site is dedicated to preserving his countless contributions to American film music in writings, concerts and new releases of recordings that have been rediscovered and remastered by audiophiles around the globe.
This week we celebrate 10 of the most memorable film music scores by the great Elmer Bernstein, we have only included a small section from the main themes and strongly advise you buy the full...
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This is a list of compositions by composer, orchestrator and conductor Elmer Bernstein . He composed and arranged scores for over 100 film scores including: Sudden Fear (1952), The Man with the Golden Arm (1955), The Ten Commandments (1956), Sweet Smell of Success (1957), The Magnificent Seven (1960), To Kill a Mockingbird (1962), The Great ...
Elmer Bernstein talks about writing the music for “The Magnificent Seven”. Meanwhile, Bernstein’s close relationship with producer Alan J. Pakula and director Robert Mulligan led to one of his most memorable scores, and for one of the finest American movies ever made: To Kill a Mockingbird.
Feb 16, 2024 · From the iconic Western twang of “The Magnificent Seven” to the emotional depth of “To Kill a Mockingbird,” Bernstein’s music transcended mere accompaniment, becoming a powerful storytelling tool in its own right. Born in 1922, Bernstein’s musical journey began at a young age.
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One of the most prolific and highly regarded film composers of his era, with an enviable range, from all-jazz scores to massive orchestration. Read Full Biography.