Legendary composer to get 95th birthday tribute at Royal Albert Hall

Elmer and sons, Hawaii 99, Peter right

Legendary film composer Elmer Bernstein will receive the ultimate musical tribute at the Royal Albert Hall next year, the 95th anniversary of his birth.

The writer of some of the movies’ most memorable themes – including The Magnificent Seven, The Great Escape and To Kill a Mockingbird – will be celebrated in a brand new show, Elmer Bernstein: 50 Years of Film Music, featuring the Royal Philharmonic Concert Orchestra and presented by the composer’s son, Peter.

He will be joined on stage at this European premiere by John Landis, whose seven classic films with the composer included The Blues Brothers, An American Werewolf in London and Trading Places.

Lucy Noble, Director of Events at the Royal Albert Hall, said: “Elmer Bernstein is beloved across the world for his unforgettable movie music, from the rousing, triumphant themes of The Magnificent Seven and The Great Escape to the tender, touching scores he wrote for the likes of Far From Heaven and Martin Scorsese’s The Age of Innocence.

“This European premiere will bring his work to life like never before, with a diverse selection of classic music, rare video clips from the family archive, and the perfect host in acclaimed conductor Peter Bernstein – who’ll share stories of his father’s life, and lead one of the world’s finest orchestras as they perform the very best of Elmer Bernstein.”

For tickets, hit the official Royal Albert Hall website.