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Psycho
The Music of bernhard herrmann
Overview

Ludwin-Psycho 2026
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A in-depth study of three of Herrmann's most iconic and influential scores. Each presentation also includes film clips from the films and my analyses.
​Course Content:
Hitchcock and Herrmann
Compositional Style and Philosophy
Selected Film List
The Plot of Psycho
Psycho’s Film Adaptation
Psycho’s Musical Tone​
Psycho’s Innovations
Sinfonietta (1936) and The Madhouse Motif
The Harmony of Psycho
Motivic Material
The Psycho Theme
Similar Motives
The Cues
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