Elmer Bernstein: Beyond Hollywood and the Stars.

The article discusses American composer Elmer Bernstein, who made a considerable impact outside of Hollywood. It focuses on the teaching of younger composers, pioneering in film music preservation, and a multifaceted career spanning five decades. It reports that Bernstein's early triumphs include "The Ten Commandments" and "The Man With the Golden Arm," followed by western cinema soundtracks such as "To Kill a Mockingbird" and "The Great Escape."