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Bernard Herrmann (born Maximillian Herman; June 29, 1911 – December 24, 1975) was an American composer and conductor best known for his work in composing for films. As a conductor, he championed the music of lesser-known composers.
May 1, 2024 · Bernard Herrmann (born June 29, 1911, New York, N.Y., U.S.—died Dec. 24, 1975, Los Angeles, Calif.) was an American composer and conductor, widely recognized for his film scores. His music for Psycho (1960) has remained a paragon of suspense-film sound tracks.
The man behind the low woodwinds that open Citizen Kane (1941), the shrieking violins of Psycho (1960), and the plaintive saxophone of Taxi Driver (1976) was one of the most original and distinctive composers ever to work in film.
Bernard Herrmann (1911-1975) From his first film, "Citizen Kane", to his last, "Taxi Driver", Herrmann was a master at evoking psychological nuance and dramatic tension through music, often using unheard-of instrumental combinations to suit the dramatic needs of a film.
Bernard Herrmann’s 1952 Alvis is now up for auction. A left hand drive version made for the US market. The Day the Earth Stood Still – Full Orchestral Score Bernard Herrmann wrote one of his most iconic works for Robert Wise's 1951 film about visitors from outer space sent to Earth to share a warning for humanity.
Oct 19, 1999 · Bernard Herrmann’s first performance as a conductor took place on May 17, 1933, when he led the newly-formed New Chamber Orchestra (of which he was co-founder) at the New School for Social Research.
Jun 29, 2011 · One hundred years ago today, on the east side of Manhattan, one of the greatest film composers was born. Bernard Herrmann 's music helped make Alfred Hitchcock's Psycho and Vertigo, Orson...
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