Storyline

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.

First Aired

1977-02-27
Last Aired

1982-12-15
Creator
Genre

Documentary
Seasons

4
Episodes

26
Status

Ended
Language

English
Network

PBS

Keywords:

classical music music live musical performance

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1. Mozart as Keyboard Prodigy

Previn discusses Mozart's life and genius, performs his "C-Major Sonata for Four Hands" with Patricia ...More

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".Less

60mins 1977-02-27

2. Concert of Tchaikovsky and Stravinsky

Previn conducts the symphony in Stravinsky's "Firebird", and soloist Horatio Gutierrez plays Tchaikovs...More

Previn conducts the symphony in Stravinsky's "Firebird", and soloist Horatio Gutierrez plays Tchaikovsky's "Piano Concerto No. 1 in B-Flat Minor".Less

60mins 1977-03-06

3. The World of Stephen Sondheim

The award-winning Broadway composer-lyricist talks about his craft and the state of today's musical th...More

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".Less

60mins 1977-03-13

4. Creating an Impression

Previn and guest Thomas Hoving, director of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, examine the Impressionisti...More

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.Less

60mins 1977-03-20

5. Oscar Peterson

Jazz pianist Oscar Peterson joins Previn at the keyboard for a lively two-man show of conversation and...More

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.Less

60mins 1977-03-27

6. Why a Rehearsal?

As television cameras observe an actual Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra rehearsal, Previn explains the i...More

As television cameras observe an actual Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra rehearsal, Previn explains the importance of the rehearsal process.Less

60mins 1977-04-03

7. Isaac Stern

Violinist Isaac Stern joins pianist Andre Previn and cellist Michael Grebanier of the Pittsburgh Symph...More

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.Less