Morricone, Cinema Paradiso Ennio Morricone (1928-2020) was primarily a film composer with one of the most impressive lists of works. Not all of his more than 400 films were masterpieces, and many are foreign films that didn’t get much attention with English-speaking audiences. Among the … Read more
Bernstein, Theme from The Magnificent Seven No, it’s not Leonard. Nor was Elmer Bernstein (1922-2004) related to Leonard Bernstein. Elmer built his musical career in Hollywood. He and Leonard were sometimes referred to respectively as “Bernstein West” and “Bernstein East.” Elmer Bernstein composed more than … Read more
Even if I wanted to, I can’t pick up the phone and call Brahms. Or Bach, or Palestrina. So imagine how excited I was to grab the phone and call Sammy Nestico! Mr. Nestico, now 86, is one of the music world’s most congenial figures. … Read more
