Bernard Herrmann

Bernard Herrmann, born Maximillian Herman on June 29, 1911, was a pioneering American composer and conductor, renowned for his groundbreaking work in film scoring. With a career spanning from the iconic "Citizen Kane" to the gritty "Taxi Driver," Herrmann masterfully crafted music that evoked deep psychological nuances and intense dramatic tension. His score for "Psycho" remains a benchmark in suspense film music. Beyond his cinematic contributions, Herrmann championed new British and American music as the conductor of the CBS Symphony Orchestra. His legacy endures as one of the greatest composers of motion picture music in the 20th century, celebrated for his innovation and imagination.