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From the Archives with Frank Byrne

From the Archives - Bernard Herrmann: Act 2

By Frank Byrne,
Brooke Knoll
Published April 29, 2024 at 3:10 PM CDT
Bernard Herrmann conducts a rehearsal of The Free Company radio drama in Hollywood, April 6, 1941.
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Bernard Herrmann conducts a rehearsal of The Free Company radio drama in Hollywood, April 6, 1941.

In the second episode highlighting the work of Bernard Herrmann, we'll hear him conduct music from his most famous film score, his Oscar-winning score, a score inspired by Greek myth, as well as selections by Dukas and Sibelius. His ability to interpret music was masterful, always with an incredible sense of pacing and drama, even in familiar music.

Compositions and Recordings

Citizen Kane Suite
by Bernard Herrmann
Bernard Herrmann with the London Philharmonic

The Devil and Daniel Webster Suite
by Bernard Herrmann
Bernard Herrmann with the London Philharmonic

Jason and the Argonauts Suite
by Bernard Herrmann
Bernard Herrmann with the National Philharmonic

The Sorcerer's Apprentice
by Paul Dukas
Bernard Herrmann with the London Philharmonic

Finlandia
by Jean Sibelius
Bernard Herrmann with the London Philharmonic

From the Archives with Frank Byrne
Frank Byrne
Frank Byrne is the host of From the Archives on 91.9 Classical KC.
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Brooke Knoll
Brooke Knoll is the digital audience specialist and afternoon host for Classical KC. You can reach her at brooke@classicalkc.org.
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