Hitchcock’s Composer: Bernard Herrmann and The Sound of Suspense (Re-Air)

Tickets: $18.88 ( incl. $3.88 fees ) (includes access to the full replay for one week)

Click the link below to officially register for this experience:

https://www.nyadventureclub.com/event/1986436962428

This is a re-aired recording of this program’s most recent live webinar. Once the viewing period ends, this recording will not be offered again for at least one year.

The screeching violins of Psycho’s shower murder. The seductive musical whirlpool and dizzying dissonance of Vertigo. The haunting solo sax that defines Travis Bickle’s Taxi Driver. These iconic sounds could only come from the dark genius of one Hollywood composer, whose explosive personality was matched by intense sensitivity, a compassion for outsiders, and a matchless gift for “getting inside the drama.”

Join New York Adventure Club as we follow the tumultuous career journey of Bernard Herrmann, one of the great Golden Age of Film composers who wrote scores for some of the most suspenseful movies of all time.

Led by Steven C. Smith, author of the Herrmann biography "A Heart at Fire's Center: The Life and Music of Bernard Herrmann," our virtual experience will include:

• Rare video and audio clips of Herrmann himself discussing his various collaborations
• The inside story of Herrmann's time working on the greatest films of the day including Orson Welles’ Citizen Kane and Alfred Hitchcock's North by Northwest and The Birds
• Insight into how Hermann’s combative personality damaged his career — but also fueled his creativity
• Herrmann’s role in mentoring composers like John Williams, and how his music influences the sound of movies today

Afterward, we'll have a Q&A with Steven — any and all questions about Bernard Herrmann are welcomed and encouraged!

Can't make it live? Don't worry, you'll have access to the full replay for one week after the entire series concludes!

See you there, virtually!

*Immediately upon registering, you will receive a separate, automated email containing the link to join this webinar
**For the best possible viewing experience, please ensure you're using the latest version of your internet browser
***A full replay of the experience will be available to all registered guests for up to a week after the series finale
****If the event has already passed, but it's been less than a week since the series finale, you can still register for it on our website's active replay section!

Testimonials
"I enjoyed learning about all of Hitchcock’s movies - and the man behind the music." -Rosemary

"Speaker was incredibly knowledgeable, visuals/PowerPoint slides were well curated and timed, information selected for inclusion was pertinent and interesting and presented at a very good pace for the format." -Kelsey

"I liked the domain expertise of the presenter and the smoothness of transition between him speaking vs. audio/video clips" -Ashwin

"Beautifully combined music and film and talk; wonderful program from start to finish" -Ron

"I liked the knowledge of Mr. Smith, plus the immensely entertaining way he shared it with images, beautiful clips, and a terrific running narration." -Jan

"Steven Smith is extremely knowledgable and presented his material with professionalism." -Evan

"The presenter was extremely knowledgeable about the subject and knew how to teach it." -Benita

"I liked the breadth of it, covering Herrmann's whole career. The speaker was outstanding in knowledge of his subject and manner of presentation. This was one of the best NYAC presentations I've seen." -Sara

"Steven’s presentation was first rate in that he provided a wealth of material in the form of analysis, music and film clips as well as narration. It flowed seamlessly and held the viewer’s attention." -Dorothy

"The information and the visuals and the audio were all fabulously interesting. The program was so so well planned and executed" -Fran

"Very interesting subject and very knowledgeable presenter. I also liked the way he handled the Q&A at the end--quick without feeling rushed" -Sarah

"Steven Smith is VERY knowledgeable about the subject and presented it in a very entertaining way." -Bruce

"This is totally obvious, but the combination of Steven's exquisite commentary with the music itself really deepened my understanding of the book and Herrmann's work. And Steven's such a consummate pro -- he makes a very complex production look so easy!" -Cindy

"Excellent presentation! Great examples of the music and commentary. I hope that Steven Smith will present another lecture!" -Sharon

Disclaimer
By attending a New York Adventure Club experience, you accept our terms of service.
Categories: Virtual, Art & Entertainment