Previn and the Pittsburgh (1977) is a documentary web series in English. On New MovieLinkBD: full story, cast, ratings, season & episode guide, official trailer and where to watch Previn and the Pittsburgh online in HD.
Previn and the Pittsburgh — 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.
Cast & Crew
Previn and the Pittsburgh — Series Details
| First Air Date | 1977-02-27 |
| Seasons | 4 |
| Episodes | 26 |
| Genre | Documentary |
| Language | English |
| Network | PBS |
| Status | Ended |
| Rating | 8/10 (3 votes) |
Previn and the Pittsburgh — Episode Guide
Season 1
- E1: 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 mi
- E2: 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".
- E3: 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 thr
- E4: 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
- E5: 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 t
- E6: Why a Rehearsal? (1977-04-03) — As television cameras observe an actual Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra rehearsal, Previn explains the importance of the rehearsal process.
- E7: 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.
- E8: 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.
Season 2
- E1: The Music That Made the Movies (1978-03-26) — Composer John Williams, who wrote the music for Close Encounters of the Third Kind and Star Wars, joins for performances of Star Wars Suite and music from Adventures of Robin Hood,
- E2: A Feast of Walton (1978-04-02) — Composer Sir William Walton is honored with a performance of his oratorio "Belshazzar's Feast", which includes baritone John Shirley-Quirk, the Penn State University Chorus, and th
- E3: An Evening with Comden and Green (1978-04-09) — The musical comedy team of Betty Comden and Adolph Green join for reminiscences of their movie musical days in Hollywood. Classic material includes Bells Are Ringing, On The Town,
- E4: Two Concerti (1978-04-16) — With principal pianist Patricia Prattis Jennings of the Pittsburgh Symphony, Previn performs Mozart's "Concerto for Two Pianos in E-Flat". The orchestra is joined by Korean violini
- E5: A Gathering of Players (1978-04-23) — Isaac Stern, Pinchas Zukerman, and Nathaniel Rosen, principal cellist for the Pittsburgh Symphony, join Previn in an informal setting for some chat and music-making, including Moza
- E6: Alpine (1978-04-30) — Previn conducts the Pittsburgh Symphony in a performance of Richard Strauss' Alpine Symphony, then examines some of Strauss' musical themes and discusses their use in a lecture-dem
- E7: Dame Janet Baker (1978-05-07) — Dame Janet discusses her artistic career with Previn, who accompanies her in a performance of the song cycle she commissioned him to write.
- E8: Brahms' Requiem (1978-05-14) — The 70-minute-long requiem features the Mendelssohn Choir of Pittsburgh, soprano Barbara Hendricks, and baritone Ryan Edwards. An informal talk by Previn, revealing his deepest fee
Season 3
- E1: Mistress of Jazz / Jazz Great Ella Fitzgerald (1979-04-03) — Ella Fitzgerald discusses her career, from Chick Webb to the big bands to the song books of Gershwin and Cole Porter and beyond. and sings some old favorites with her combo.
- E2: Movie Music (1979-04-10) — Composer John Williams premieres his new "Superman Suite", Miklos Rozsa conducts the Pittsburgh Symphony in his "Ben Hur Suite", and Previn conducts film scores from Psycho, The Se
- E3: Itzhak Perlman (1979-04-17) — Violinist Itzhak Perlman performs the Sibelius Violin Concerto with the Pittsburgh Symphony, then talks with conductor Andre Previn.
- E4: Nathaniel Rosen (1979-04-24) — Cellist Nathaniel Rosen, the first American to win the Tchaikovsky Competition since Van Cliburn, is featured soloist in Richard Strauss' "Don Quixote". Rosen also performs a movem
- E5: Yehudi Menuhin (1979-05-08) — Violinist Yehudi Menuhin performs chamber music with Pittsburgh Symphony cellist Ann Martindale Williams and Previn.
- E6: Carmina Burana (1979-05-15) — Pittsburgh Symphony and Penn State University Choir perform the concert favorite, Carl Orff's "Carmina Burana" – a lively piece set to medieval poems.
- E7: Benjamin Britten (1979-05-22) — This tribute to English composer Benjamin Britten features concert tenor Robert Tear and French hornist Barry Tuckwell soloing in "Serenade for Tenor, Horn and Strings", and also i
Season 4
- E1: Perlman: Cool and Classic (1982-10-06) — A candid close-up on the making of a jazz record, this special features violinist Itzhak Perlman, Andre Previn on piano, Shelly Manne on drums, Red Mitchell on bass, and Jim Hall o
- E2: Rachmaninov (1982-11-03) — Pianist Horacio Gutierrez joins Andre Previn and the Pittsburgh Symphony for a performance of Rachmaninov's Third Piano Concerto from Heinz Hall, and a humorous chat about the comp
- E3: The British Festival (1982-12-15) — Highlights from Pittsburgh's city-wide festival honoring British music and arts in the fall of 1981. Cellist Yo-Yo Ma joins Previn and the Pittsburgh Symphony to perform Sir Edward
Frequently Asked Questions
How many seasons does Previn and the Pittsburgh have? 4 season(s) with 26 episodes.
Where can I watch Previn and the Pittsburgh? See the Where to Watch section above for current streaming options.
