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A Heart At Fire'S Center: The Life And Music Of Bernard Herrmann-used
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No Composer Contributed More To Film Than Bernard Herrmann, Who In Over 40 Scores Enriched The Work Of Such Directors As Orson Welles, Alfred Hitchcock, Franois Truffaut, And Martin Scorsese. In This First Major Biography Of The Composer, Steven C. Smith Explores The Interrelationships Between Herrmann'S Music And His Turbulent Personal Life, Using Much Previously Unpublished Information To Illustrate Herrmann'S Often Outrageous Behavior, His Working Methods, And Why His Music Has Had Such Lasting Impact.From His First Film (Citizen Kane) To His Last (Taxi Driver), Herrmann Was A Master Of Evoking Psychological Nuance And Dramatic Tension Through Music, Often Using Unheardof Instrumental Combinations To Suit The Dramatic Needs Of A Film. His Scores Are Among The Most Distinguished Ever Written, Ranging From The Fantastic (Fahrenheit 451, The Day The Earth Stood Still) To The Romantic (Obsession, The Ghost And Mrs. Muir) To The Terrifying (Psycho).Film Was Not The Only Medium In Which Herrmann Made A Powerful Mark. His Radio Broadcasts Included Orson Welles'S Mercury Theatre On The Air And The War Of The Worlds. His Concert Music Was Commissioned And Performed By The New York Philharmonic, And He Was Chief Conductor Of The Cbs Symphony.Almost As Celebrated As These Achievements Are The Enduring Legends Of Herrmann'S Combativeness And Volatility. Smith Separates Myth From Fact And Draws Upon Heretofore Unpublished Material To Illuminate Herrmann'S Life And Influence. Herrmann Remains As Complex As Any Character In The Films He Scoreda Creative Genius, An Indefatigable Musicologist, An Explosive Bully, A Generous And Compassionate Man Who Desperately Sought Friendship And Love.Films Scored By Bernard Herrmann: Citizen Kane, The Ghost And Mrs. Muir, Vertigo, Psycho, Fahrenheit 451, Taxi Driver, The Magnificent Ambersons, The Man Who Knew Too Much, North By Northwest, The Birds, The Snows Of Kilimanjaro, Cape Fear, Marnie, Torn Curtain, Among Others
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- Q: Who is the author of 'A Heart at Fire's Center'? A: The author of 'A Heart at Fire's Center: The Life and Music of Bernard Herrmann' is Steven C. Smith.
- Q: What is the main focus of this biography? A: This biography focuses on the life and music of Bernard Herrmann, exploring the connections between his personal experiences and his influential film scores.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book has 458 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: When was 'A Heart at Fire's Center' published? A: The book was published on May 31, 2002.
- Q: Is this book suitable for fans of film music? A: Yes, this book is particularly suitable for fans of film music, as it delves into Bernard Herrmann's significant contributions to cinema and his unique compositional style.
- Q: Does the book include any previously unpublished material? A: Yes, the book includes previously unpublished information that sheds light on Herrmann's life and his music.
- Q: What notable films did Bernard Herrmann score? A: Bernard Herrmann scored several notable films, including 'Citizen Kane', 'Psycho', 'Vertigo', and 'Taxi Driver', among others.
- Q: What edition is this book? A: This is the first edition of the book, which also includes a new preface.
- Q: Is the book new or used? A: The book is in new condition.