Composer of the Week - Bernard Herrmann (1911-1975)
Donald Macleod charts the fascinating life of Bernard Herrmann, the composer of music for Hitchcock's Psycho and many other groundbreaking film scores
Composer of the Week - Bernard Herrmann (1911-1975) - Episode 1
Donald Macleod explores the early years of Bernard Herrmann's career. His work is best remembered for groundbreaking scores for film directors such as Hitchcock and Scorsese.
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Composer of the Week - Bernard Herrmann (1911-1975) - Episode 2
Donald Macleod explores the life and work of Bernard Herrmann, surveying the years he spent at CBS as a radio and TV composer and conductor.
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Composer of the Week - Bernard Herrmann (1911-1975) - Episode 3
Donald Macleod considers the impact of Britain's writers, culture and landscape on Bernard Herrmann. His many trips to England resulted in several important projects.
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Composer of the Week - Bernard Herrmann (1911-1975) - Episode 4
Donald Macleod explores Bernard Herrmann's collaboration with Alfred Hitchcock, including the story behind its abrupt end over the music for Torn Curtain.
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Composer of the Week - Bernard Herrmann (1911-1975) - Episode 5
Donald Macleod's exploration of Bernard Herrmann's life and work concludes with a look at the contradictory aspects of the composer's complex personality.
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