Elmer Bernstein: 'Autumn in Connecticut' from soundtrack to 'Far from Heaven'

[ladyclyro11]

stunning piece of music

[PSearPianist]

@ladyclyro11 Indeed!

[kswanson920]

1:35 - 1:44 is such a beautiful transition. So unexpected and heartbreaking.

[PSearPianist]

@kswanson920 It is indeed!

[HenryFranconia]

I was curious when I saw this youtube description show up on the right because I couldn't imagine how Bernstein's enveloping Far from Heaven theme could be reduced to piano. But played as you have, in salon-room fashion, it comes out with a beautiful and unexpected intimacy and charm.

[PSearPianist]

@HenryFranconia Thank you very much for that. Not all movie themes work in the published piano arrangements, but I think this one does.

[sh24jame]

thanks for your quick and kind reply.. BTW your playing is emotional and touching.

[sh24jame]

Would it be an impudence to beg to scan this score and send it on mail??

If no i would be more than thnakfull from the distant Tel-aviv

[PSearPianist]

@sh24jame Thanks for your comment. I can't help with that, because I no longer have the score (I used a library copy for the video). Besides, I would run into copyright problems if I were to distribute it.

[ivalice1980]

Personally, I think the score to this amazing movie was one of Bernstein's finest works. You played this so beautifully. Where did you find the sheet music? I'm hoping to learn it. :)

[PSearPianist]

@ivalice1980 Thank you. I don't have the score (I borrowed it from a library) but it was in one of the Musicsales' 'Essential Film Themes' compilation books - either volume 2 or volume 4 I think.

[shivagallery]

Thanks for the post ... it is such a beautiful song evoking so many emotions. Love to listen while painting and doing other art work ... gives them more soul, thank you :)

[PSearPianist]

@shivagallery Thank you very much!

[newmediaformat]

Nicely Done! : ) *****

[PSearPianist]

Thank you very much!

[pdanbridge]

Beautiful. I love putting your playing on in the background as I get household chores done.

[PSearPianist]

Thank you - that's really nice. My problem is that I ignore the household chores to make the videos!

[BASilAndSAPhronyummy]

Beautiful... I love this song so much... well done !

[PSearPianist]

Thank you!

[SalMessina1]

Ciao, Maestro,grazie.

Sal

[PSearPianist]

Ciao!

[oskarschuster]

beautiful music and interpretation. i like especially the beginning with the high notes.

[PSearPianist]

Thanks - I'm glad you enjoyed it!

[Cathwoman73]

Semplicemente Bravissimo,complimenti!

[PSearPianist]

La ringrazio molto per il tuo commento genere!

[Baseball17fan]

Great job, the music from this movie was well done.

[PSearPianist]

Thanks for that!

[qtprettyp]

Simply beautiful!

[PSearPianist]

Thank you!

[yourforte]

I beautiful rendition of this haunting theme. You've got a nice piano there.

[PSearPianist]

Thank you! It is a Kawai KG"D 5' 10" grand.

[jackrosel]

Amazing;however,some moments were too fast.This soundtrack is one of the best movie soundtracks i've ever heard.Dont you think so sir.Thanks so much.

[PSearPianist]

Thank you! Some moments may well have been faster than on the soundtrack, because as I say above, I had not had the opportunity to hear it and was relying on my interpretation of the score.

[Ayisha27]

This is one of my favourite Bernstein scores and you did it justice. Beautiful.

Thank you for sharing.

[PSearPianist]

Thank you for your kind comment. I was never able to hear the original soundtrack and was relying entirely on interpreting the printed score, so I am pleased it accords with your expectations.

[jybh012]

How magnificent! Beautiful rendition, sir.

[PSearPianist]

Thank you - I'm glad you enjoyed it!

[BocaFriend]

This is gorgeous, Philip. I have placed this on my playlists for "Exciting New Releases" as well as "music from film." I love Bernstein's score for "The Great Escape." Certainly a great contrast from, say, "The Man with the Golden Arm." I don't think there was a distinct Elmer Bernstein 'sound' -- but a number of great works such as what you have played so beautifully here. ~Terry

[PSearPianist]

Thank you for that. As I was playing it, I was struck how anachronistic this was for 2002. Mind you, I think it incredible that Bernstein was writing this, and conducting it with the Hollywood Bowl when he was around 80. In the UK most people are forced to retire at 65 - so it really pays to have some exceptional ability that people are willing to pay for as long as you are capable of delivering the goods!