Morihiko Nakahara, conductor

Enjoy Hitchcock’s timeless thriller projected on the big screen as the Virginia Symphony Orchestra performs Bernard Herrmann’s spine-tingling score live. Take in every twist and turn as Marion is plunged into a world of crime, suspense, and murder all set to one of the most iconic film scores of all time.

Psycho is a 1960 American horror film produced and directed by Alfred Hitchcock. It has been celebrated as a major work of art among films, praised for the way the cinematography, soundtrack, and performances work together.  Often ranked among the greatest films of all time, it was nominated for 4 Academy Awards, and turned movie-going into an event.

Alfred Hitchcock was an English film and television director whose work earned him the name the “Master of Suspense.” His career spanned six decades, and his television series Alfred Hitchcock Presents made him a cultural icon.

Bernard Herrmann was an Academy Award-winning composer and conductor best known for his collaborations with Alfred Hitchcock including Vertigo, Psycho, North by Northwest, The Birds, and Marnie. He also composed the scores for Citizen Kane and Taxi Driver.