Previn and the Pittsburgh
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Documentary
Seasons | 4
Episodes | 26
avg.Runtime | min
First EP | 1977-02-27
Last EP | 1982-12-15
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Renowned composer, conductor, and pianist Andre Previn welcomes one or more musical guests for conversation and performance, either accompanied by Mr. Previn on piano or in concert with the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra. Produced by WQED and syndicated nationally on PBS, the series was notable among musical performance programs for its deft camera work and editing. The episode The Music That Made the Movies was nominated for an Emmy for Outstanding Music Direction.
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Season List
season 1 || Season 1
Relesed on | 1977-02-27
1
Mozart as Keyboard Prodigy
1977-02-27
Previn discusses Mozart's life and genius, performs his "C-Major Sonata for Four Hands" with Patricia Prattis-Jennings, then conducts the symphony in "piano Concerto No. 20 in D minor".
2
Concert of Tchaikovsky and Stravinsky
1977-03-06
Previn conducts the symphony in Stravinsky's "Firebird", and soloist Horatio Gutierrez plays Tchaikovsky's "Piano Concerto No. 1 in B-Flat Minor".
3
The World of Stephen Sondheim
1977-03-13
The award-winning Broadway composer-lyricist talks about his craft and the state of today's musical theatre. Cast members of the London revue "Side by Side by Sondheim" perform three of his songs, including the Grammy-winning "Send In The Clowns".
4
Creating an Impression
1977-03-20
Previn and guest Thomas Hoving, director of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, examine the Impressionistic movement and its influence in music. Previn conducts the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra in examples of what they discussed: Debussy's "Afternoon of a Faun", Ravel's "Daphnis and Chloe", and others.
5
Oscar Peterson
1977-03-27
Jazz pianist Oscar Peterson joins Previn at the keyboard for a lively two-man show of conversation and music reflecting on Peterson's career and the creation and improvisation of the jazz sound.
6
Why a Rehearsal?
1977-04-03
As television cameras observe an actual Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra rehearsal, Previn explains the importance of the rehearsal process.
7
Isaac Stern
1977-04-10
Violinist Isaac Stern joins pianist Andre Previn and cellist Michael Grebanier of the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra for an intimate program of chamber music and conversation.
8
Concert of Brahms and Prokofiev
1977-04-17
Previn conducts the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra as they perform "Symphony No. 2" by Brahms and "Classical Symphony" by Prokofiev.
CAST
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Original: André Previn
Total EP: 8
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Original: Isaac Stern
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Original: John Williams
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Original: Nathaniel Rosen
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Original: Stephen Sondheim
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Original: Oscar Peterson
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Original: Thomas Hoving
Total EP: 1
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Original: Betty Comden
Total EP: 1
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Original: Adolph Green
Total EP: 1
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Original: Kyung-Wha Chung
Total EP: 1
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Original: Pinchas Zukerman
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Original: Janet Baker
Total EP: 1
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Original: Barbara Hendricks
Total EP: 1
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Original: Ryan Edwards
Total EP: 1
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Original: Ella Fitzgerald
Total EP: 1
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Original: Miklós Rózsa
Total EP: 1
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Original: Itzhak Perlman
Total EP: 1
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Original: Yehudi Menuhin
Total EP: 1
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Original: Robert Tear
Total EP: 1
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Original: Barry Tuckwell
Total EP: 1
CREW
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