Bernard Herrmann Archive
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Dedicated to the life and music of Academy Award-winning film composer Bernard Herrmann.
June 29, 1911 – December 24, 1975
Featuring updates on THE LIVES OF BERNARD HERRMANN, an upcoming documentary. Now filming.
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June 29, 1911 – December 24, 1975
Featuring updates on THE LIVES OF BERNARD HERRMANN, an upcoming documentary. Now filming.
Links:
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'It's a reference whenever you want to build tension': How Psycho's terrifying music changed film forever
Alfred Hitchcock's grisly horror, which turns 65 this month, might not have become known as an-all time classic without the crucial addition of Bernard Herrmann's disturbing score.
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A great read! 👇
‘How PSYCHO’s terrifying music changed film forever’ by @thobbsjourno.bsky.social via BBC Culture: www.bbc.com/culture/arti...
‘How PSYCHO’s terrifying music changed film forever’ by @thobbsjourno.bsky.social via BBC Culture: www.bbc.com/culture/arti...
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Brian De Palma looks on as Bernard Herrmann conducts his score for OBSESSION (1976).
The score was recorded at St. Giles Church, Cripplegate, London, England and performed by The National Philharmonic Orchestra and The Thames Chamber Choir (conducted by Louis Halsey).
The score was recorded at St. Giles Church, Cripplegate, London, England and performed by The National Philharmonic Orchestra and The Thames Chamber Choir (conducted by Louis Halsey).
February 17, 2026 at 3:55 PM
Brian De Palma looks on as Bernard Herrmann conducts his score for OBSESSION (1976).
The score was recorded at St. Giles Church, Cripplegate, London, England and performed by The National Philharmonic Orchestra and The Thames Chamber Choir (conducted by Louis Halsey).
The score was recorded at St. Giles Church, Cripplegate, London, England and performed by The National Philharmonic Orchestra and The Thames Chamber Choir (conducted by Louis Halsey).
Alfred Hitchcock and Bernard Herrmann on the set of THE MAN WHO KNEW TOO MUCH in 1955.
February 16, 2026 at 4:33 PM
Alfred Hitchcock and Bernard Herrmann on the set of THE MAN WHO KNEW TOO MUCH in 1955.
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Great score, great movie. ❤️
Cover art for Varèse Sarabande's 1985 LP release of Bernard Herrmann's THE GHOST AND MRS. MUIR (1947). Conducted by Elmer Bernstein.
February 14, 2026 at 1:51 PM
Great score, great movie. ❤️
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youtu.be/uuzmUhpApXw ...Unused music
"Novel" [GHOST & MRS MUIR] Bernard Herrmann
YouTube video by FilmScoreRundowns
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February 15, 2026 at 1:49 PM
youtu.be/uuzmUhpApXw ...Unused music
Cover art for Varèse Sarabande's 1985 LP release of Bernard Herrmann's THE GHOST AND MRS. MUIR (1947). Conducted by Elmer Bernstein.
February 14, 2026 at 1:22 PM
Cover art for Varèse Sarabande's 1985 LP release of Bernard Herrmann's THE GHOST AND MRS. MUIR (1947). Conducted by Elmer Bernstein.
Kim Novak, born February 13, 1933, on location in San Francisco while filming Alfred Hitchcock’s VERTIGO (1958).
February 13, 2026 at 7:15 PM
Kim Novak, born February 13, 1933, on location in San Francisco while filming Alfred Hitchcock’s VERTIGO (1958).
Behind the scenes of THE BRIDE WORE BLACK (1968) with Jeanne Moreau and director François Truffaut.
The film was Truffaut’s second collaboration with composer Bernard Herrmann, following FAHRENHEIT 451 (1966).
The film was Truffaut’s second collaboration with composer Bernard Herrmann, following FAHRENHEIT 451 (1966).
February 13, 2026 at 6:04 PM
Behind the scenes of THE BRIDE WORE BLACK (1968) with Jeanne Moreau and director François Truffaut.
The film was Truffaut’s second collaboration with composer Bernard Herrmann, following FAHRENHEIT 451 (1966).
The film was Truffaut’s second collaboration with composer Bernard Herrmann, following FAHRENHEIT 451 (1966).
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dynamic duo that is tough to beat
Saul Bass x Bernard Herrmann
Title designs from:
VERTIGO (Hitchcock, 1958)
NORTH BY NORTHWEST (Hitchcock, 1959)
PSYCHO (Hitchcock, 1960)
CAPE FEAR (Scorsese, 1991)
Title designs from:
VERTIGO (Hitchcock, 1958)
NORTH BY NORTHWEST (Hitchcock, 1959)
PSYCHO (Hitchcock, 1960)
CAPE FEAR (Scorsese, 1991)
February 12, 2026 at 4:10 PM
dynamic duo that is tough to beat
Saul Bass x Bernard Herrmann
Title designs from:
VERTIGO (Hitchcock, 1958)
NORTH BY NORTHWEST (Hitchcock, 1959)
PSYCHO (Hitchcock, 1960)
CAPE FEAR (Scorsese, 1991)
Title designs from:
VERTIGO (Hitchcock, 1958)
NORTH BY NORTHWEST (Hitchcock, 1959)
PSYCHO (Hitchcock, 1960)
CAPE FEAR (Scorsese, 1991)
February 12, 2026 at 3:40 PM
Saul Bass x Bernard Herrmann
Title designs from:
VERTIGO (Hitchcock, 1958)
NORTH BY NORTHWEST (Hitchcock, 1959)
PSYCHO (Hitchcock, 1960)
CAPE FEAR (Scorsese, 1991)
Title designs from:
VERTIGO (Hitchcock, 1958)
NORTH BY NORTHWEST (Hitchcock, 1959)
PSYCHO (Hitchcock, 1960)
CAPE FEAR (Scorsese, 1991)
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Polish poster art for Alfred Hitchcock’s VERTIGO/ZAWRÓT GŁOWY (1958) from 1963.
Art by Roman Cieslewicz (1930-1996)
Art by Roman Cieslewicz (1930-1996)
February 11, 2026 at 1:35 PM
Polish poster art for Alfred Hitchcock’s VERTIGO/ZAWRÓT GŁOWY (1958) from 1963.
Art by Roman Cieslewicz (1930-1996)
Art by Roman Cieslewicz (1930-1996)
Cover art for Varèse Sarabande's 1983 LP release of Rod Serling’s "The Twilight Zone."
Volume one featured Bernard Herrmann's music for the episode "Walking Distance," along with additional music by Jerry Goldsmith, Franz Waxman, Nathan Van Cleave and Marius Constant.
Volume one featured Bernard Herrmann's music for the episode "Walking Distance," along with additional music by Jerry Goldsmith, Franz Waxman, Nathan Van Cleave and Marius Constant.
February 10, 2026 at 1:39 PM
Cover art for Varèse Sarabande's 1983 LP release of Rod Serling’s "The Twilight Zone."
Volume one featured Bernard Herrmann's music for the episode "Walking Distance," along with additional music by Jerry Goldsmith, Franz Waxman, Nathan Van Cleave and Marius Constant.
Volume one featured Bernard Herrmann's music for the episode "Walking Distance," along with additional music by Jerry Goldsmith, Franz Waxman, Nathan Van Cleave and Marius Constant.
Cary Grant photographed for a hair and makeup test for Alfred Hitchcock's NORTH BY NORTHWEST (1959).
Notes: "Hair mussed and drunk"
Notes: "Hair mussed and drunk"
January 27, 2026 at 3:30 PM
Cary Grant photographed for a hair and makeup test for Alfred Hitchcock's NORTH BY NORTHWEST (1959).
Notes: "Hair mussed and drunk"
Notes: "Hair mussed and drunk"
Bernard Herrmann conducting his score for “A Christmas Carol.”
On December 23, 1954, Shower of Stars, a CBS anthology series, aired an adaptation of Charles Dickens’ classic tale, starring Fredric March and Basil Rathbone. The presentation was narrated by Maxwell Anderson.
On December 23, 1954, Shower of Stars, a CBS anthology series, aired an adaptation of Charles Dickens’ classic tale, starring Fredric March and Basil Rathbone. The presentation was narrated by Maxwell Anderson.
December 26, 2025 at 5:12 PM
Bernard Herrmann conducting his score for “A Christmas Carol.”
On December 23, 1954, Shower of Stars, a CBS anthology series, aired an adaptation of Charles Dickens’ classic tale, starring Fredric March and Basil Rathbone. The presentation was narrated by Maxwell Anderson.
On December 23, 1954, Shower of Stars, a CBS anthology series, aired an adaptation of Charles Dickens’ classic tale, starring Fredric March and Basil Rathbone. The presentation was narrated by Maxwell Anderson.
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Winter & Ice Music by Bernard Herrmann.
Winter & Ice Music by Bernard Herrmann.
Winter & Ice Music by Bernard Herrmann
YouTube video by FilmScoreRundowns
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December 26, 2025 at 3:11 PM
youtu.be/7LYF95OKD2w
Winter & Ice Music by Bernard Herrmann.
Winter & Ice Music by Bernard Herrmann.
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Vinyl cover art for the original television soundtrack from the 1954 Shower of Stars production of “A Christmas Carol,” featuring Fredric March as Scrooge. 🎄
Music composed and conducted by Bernard Herrmann.
Music composed and conducted by Bernard Herrmann.
December 25, 2025 at 1:55 PM
Vinyl cover art for the original television soundtrack from the 1954 Shower of Stars production of “A Christmas Carol,” featuring Fredric March as Scrooge. 🎄
Music composed and conducted by Bernard Herrmann.
Music composed and conducted by Bernard Herrmann.
Our gratitude and respect to Maestro Bernard Herrmann
June 29, 1911 – December 24, 1975
What’s your favorite Bernard Herrmann score? 🎶
June 29, 1911 – December 24, 1975
What’s your favorite Bernard Herrmann score? 🎶
December 24, 2025 at 1:53 PM
Our gratitude and respect to Maestro Bernard Herrmann
June 29, 1911 – December 24, 1975
What’s your favorite Bernard Herrmann score? 🎶
June 29, 1911 – December 24, 1975
What’s your favorite Bernard Herrmann score? 🎶
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"House Burns" unused music by Bernard Herrmann.
November 28, 2025 at 10:20 PM
"House Burns" unused music by Bernard Herrmann.
Cover art for Unicorn’s 1973 LP release of Bernard Herrmann’s “The Devil and Daniel Webster/Welles Raises Kane.”
Music performed by the London Philharmonic Orchestra (@lporchestra.bsky.social) and conducted by the composer.
Music performed by the London Philharmonic Orchestra (@lporchestra.bsky.social) and conducted by the composer.
November 27, 2025 at 1:26 PM
Cover art for Unicorn’s 1973 LP release of Bernard Herrmann’s “The Devil and Daniel Webster/Welles Raises Kane.”
Music performed by the London Philharmonic Orchestra (@lporchestra.bsky.social) and conducted by the composer.
Music performed by the London Philharmonic Orchestra (@lporchestra.bsky.social) and conducted by the composer.
Happy 83rd birthday to director Martin Scorsese!
📸 Martin Scorsese directs Robert De Niro in TAXI DRIVER (1976) on location in New York City.
📸 Martin Scorsese directs Robert De Niro in TAXI DRIVER (1976) on location in New York City.
November 17, 2025 at 3:23 PM
Happy 83rd birthday to director Martin Scorsese!
📸 Martin Scorsese directs Robert De Niro in TAXI DRIVER (1976) on location in New York City.
📸 Martin Scorsese directs Robert De Niro in TAXI DRIVER (1976) on location in New York City.
Bernard Herrmann (back, right) conducting in a rehearsal of Orson Welles’ THE WAR OF THE WORLDS radio adaptation, which aired Oct. 30, 1938.
October 31, 2025 at 2:19 PM
Bernard Herrmann (back, right) conducting in a rehearsal of Orson Welles’ THE WAR OF THE WORLDS radio adaptation, which aired Oct. 30, 1938.
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We're chatting with @brandonbrown.bsky.social about Larry Cohen's It's Alive from 1974.
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October 27, 2025 at 4:29 AM
We're chatting with @brandonbrown.bsky.social about Larry Cohen's It's Alive from 1974.
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LISTEN: linktr.ee/FrontRowClas...
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Cover art for Decca’s 1976 Phase 4 LP release of “Bernard Herrmann Conducts Psycho And Other Film Scores.”
October 22, 2025 at 2:13 PM
Cover art for Decca’s 1976 Phase 4 LP release of “Bernard Herrmann Conducts Psycho And Other Film Scores.”