Description: (American Composer and Conductor)
Bernard Herrmann was a highly regarded American composer and conductor recognized for his innovative contributions to film scoring. He transformed the landscape of movie music through his distinctive harmonic and rhythmic approach, breaking away from conventional Hollywood methods. Herrmann's groundbreaking work earned him an Academy Award for The Devil and Daniel Webster, and he famously collaborated with Alfred Hitchcock on classic films such as Vertigo, Psycho, and The Birds. In addition to his film work, Herrmann also composed for radio dramas, Orson Welles productions, and a range of films and TV shows, leaving a significant impact on the realm of music for media.