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Overhearing Film Music: Conversations with Screen Composers
by John Caps
From the history of film scoring and its pioneers, to the innovative composers whose music is as memorable as the movies themselves, John Caps takes the reader into the art and craft of making music for movies. […]
“Ghostbusters” Concert and Bernstein Biography at Royal Albert Hall
Peter Bernstein conducts and speaks about his father
October 26th, 2024—In celebration of Ghostbusters’ 40th anniversary, Elmer Bernstein’s classic comedy score will be conducted live to film by son Peter Bernstein at Royal Albert Hall as part of the Films in Concert series featuring the Royal Philharmonic Concert Orchestra.
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. 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. […]
“100 Years of Elmer Bernstein” Special Excerpts
Highlights from the One-Night-Only Special Concert Event in Dublin, Ireland
Selections from the special concert event featuring Peter Bernstein conducting the National Symphony Orchestra of Ireland […]
An Opening Tribute to Elmer Bernstein’s Music
February 10 & 11, 2023, at the Segerstrom Concert Hall, Orange County
On February 10th and 11th, at 8:00 pm, the Pacific Symphony will be opening their venue with music from the renowned and revered Hollywood blockbusters, The Ten Commandments, To Kill a Mockingbird, The Great Escape, Airplane!, and The Magnificent Seven […]
“100 Years of Elmer Bernstein”
A One-Night-Only Special Concert Event in Dublin, Ireland – December 9, 2022
On December 9th, 2022, the National Symphony Orchestra of Dublin, Ireland, will be presenting a special concert event in honor of Elmer Bernstein’s centennial. […]
Centennial Birthday Tributes to the Maestro
Elmer Bernstein Remembered and Celebrated
On the day that would have been Elmer Bernstein’s 100th birthday, the man with the golden touch is being remembered by friends, colleagues and journalists. […]
A Centennial Tribute To Elmer Bernstein
From the Film Music Review (FMR)
http://www.americanmusicpreservation.com/ElmerBernstein100.htm
Elmer Bernstein’s 100th Birthday
https://www.lukaskendall.com/post/elmer-bernstein-s-100th-birthday
Happy 100th Birthday Elmer!
KUSC and BBC airing tributes to Elmer Bernstein's centennial
In honor of what would have been Elmer Bernstein’s 100th birthday on April 4th, 2022, KUSC and BBC Radio 3 will be airing their own musical tributes to the legendary composer and his many timeless works.[…]