Bernard Herrmann's Vertigo

Focusing on Bernard Herrmann's score for Vertigo, this study explores its vital role in shaping the film's narrative and influencing interpretations. It highlights the eleven-year collaboration between Herrmann and Hitchcock, emphasizing the score's significance as one of Herrmann's masterpieces. The analysis traces Herrmann's career development up to 1958, offering insights into his musical style. Additionally, the examination is grounded in a detailed study of Herrmann's autograph score, providing explicit information about the music's structure.