This site is dedicated to preserving the legacy of American film composer Elmer Bernstein (1922–2004), whose legendary career spanned 50 years and is immortalized by generations still celebrating the man and his music in writings, concerts and new releases of recordings that have been rediscovered and remastered by audiophiles around the globe.
October 26th, 2024— In celebration of Ghostbusters’ 40th anniversary, Elmer Bernstein’s classic comedy score will be conducted live to film by son Peter Bernstein at Royal Albert Hall as part of the Films in Concert series featuring the Royal Philharmonic Concert Orchestra.
The Elmer Bernstein Collection is a songbook anthology that includes all of the classic themes from the composer’s 50-plus years in films and television. […]
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All 45 piano parts from The Elmer Bernstein Collection are now available as three distinct digital CDs performed by Korean pianist Joohyun Park and available through Amazon Music.
USC Cinematic Arts Library , where Bernstein’s vast archive of original scores, papers, photos, film and more is housed, maintained and accessible by request.
