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Elmer Bernstein (/ ˈ b ɜːr n s t iː n / BURN-steen; April 4, 1922 – August 18, 2004) was an American composer and conductor. In a career that spanned over five decades, he composed "some of the most recognizable and memorable themes in Hollywood history", including over 150 original film scores , as well as scores for nearly 80 ...
May 13, 2024 · Elmer Bernstein was an American film composer who created the scores for more than 200 motion pictures during a career that spanned half a century and produced some of Hollywood’s most memorable film music.
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...
Elmer Bernstein is a true American story whose life was as fearless and colorful as his many iconic film scores. In this new hardbound release, Peter M. Bernstein gives his behind-the-scenes perspective on this fascinating figure who gave us some of the world’s most memorable film scores throughout a 54-year career as a Hollywood composer. […]
Elmer Bernstein. Composer: Far from Heaven. Elmer Bernstein was educated at the Walden School and New York University. He served in the US Army Air Corps in World War II, writing scores for the service radio unit. He also wrote and arranged musical numbers for Glenn Miller's Army Air Force Band.
Elmer Bernstein reflects on his life and career. On August 18, 2004, surrounded by family at his home in Ojai, California, Elmer Bernstein lost his battle with cancer. He was 82. His memorial service, held in October at Paramount Pictures, saw an attendance of over 300 friends, family members, and colleagues, but he was mourned by millions.
Elmer Bernstein, Film Composer An Authorized Biography by Peter M. Bernstein . Elmer Bernstein is a true American story whose life was as fearless and colorful as his many iconic film scores.
