André Previn

Born: 1929-04-06

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia André George Previn, KBE (born Andreas Ludwig Priwin; April 6, 1929 – February 28, 2019) was a German-born American pianist, conductor, and composer. Starting by arranging and composing Hollywood film scores for Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, Previn was involved in the music for over 50 films over his entire career. He won four Academy Awards for his film work and ten Grammy Awards for his recordings (and one more for his Lifetime Achievement). He had been the music director of the Houston Symphony Orchestra, the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra, the Los Angeles Philharmonic, and the Oslo Philharmonic, as well as the principal conductor of the London Symphony Orchestra and the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra.


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The Subterraneans

as André Previn
Released: 1960-06-23

A disillusioned writer explores the subterranean depths of San Francisco's North Beach district.

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Chuck Jones: Extremes and In-Betweens - A Life in Animation

as Self
Released: 2000-11-08

This biography, shown on American television as part of the PBS "Great Performances" series,...

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Invitation to the Dance

as Composer at Piano
Released: 1956-05-22

Three completely different stories are told through dance.

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Alan Pakula: Going for Truth

as Self
Released: 2019-10-12

"Alan Pakula: Going for Truth" encompasses the personal and professional life of Alan J. Pakula,...

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Film Noir: Bringing Darkness to Light

as Self
Released: 2006-07-18

Film Noir burrows into the mind; it's disorienting, intriguing and enthralling. Noir brings us...

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Pepe

as André Previn
Released: 1960-12-21

Mario "Cantinflas" Moreno is a hired hand, Pepe, employed on a ranch. A boozing Hollywood...

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Gene Kelly: Anatomy of a Dancer

as Self (archive footage)
Released: 2002-09-24

American Masters Series. Documentary on Gene Kelly that gives insight into his dancing, how he...

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I've Always Loved You

as Longhair
Released: 1946-12-02

A beautiful young concert pianist is torn between her attraction to her arrogant but brilliant...

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Johnny Mercer: The Dream's on Me

as Self
Released: 2009-11-04

Commemorating the centennial of Mercer's birth, this documentary is part biography, part...

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Piano Blues

as Self (archive footage)
Released: 2003-01-01

Director — and piano player — Clint Eastwood explores his life-long passion for piano blues,...

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André Previn - A Bridge between two Worlds

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Released: 2009-03-29

Sir André Previn, born in Berlin in 1929, figures among the most prominent musicians of the 20th...

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Anne-Sophie Mutter: Mozart Piano Trios K. 502, 542, 548

as Self - Pianist
Released: 2007-10-09

Anne-Sophie Mutter teams with long-time collaborators Andre Previn on piano and Daniel...

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Anne-Sophie Mutter - Vivace

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Released: 2023-03-28

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The Bing Crosby Show

as Himself
Released: 1962-12-24

Bing Crosby celebrates the holidays by starring in his first color special. This time the show...

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Artur Rubinstein - Piano Concertos

as Self
Released: 2006-07-07

Arthur Rubinstein performs Grieg's Piano Concerto in A minor, Op. 16, Chopin's Piano Concerto...

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A Carnegie Hall Christmas Concert

as Himself
Released: 1991-12-11

A Carnegie Hall Christmas Concert is an 89-minute television film starring the opera singers...

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The Kindness of Strangers

as Himself
Released: 1998-07-01

The life of composer, conductor, pianist and Oscar-winner Andre Previn, filmed during a year...

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The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson

as Self
First aired: 1962-10-01

The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson is a talk show hosted by Johnny Carson under The Tonight...

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The Steve Allen Show

as Self - Pianist
First aired: 1956-06-24

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The Dinah Shore Chevy Show

as Self
First aired: 1956-10-05

The Dinah Shore Chevy Show is an American variety series hosted by Dinah Shore, and broadcast on...

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The Kennedy Center Honors

as Self
First aired: 1978-12-28

The Kennedy Center Honors is an annual honor given to those in the performing arts for their...

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Great Performances

as Self
First aired: 1971-01-28

The best in the performing arts from across America and around the world including a diverse...

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Live from Lincoln Center

as uncredited
First aired: 1976-01-30

Since premiering in 1976, the landmark series has sought to democratize the world of the...

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Live from Lincoln Center

as Self - Conductor
First aired: 1976-01-30

Since premiering in 1976, the landmark series has sought to democratize the world of the...

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The Morecambe & Wise Show

as Self
First aired: 1961-10-12

The Morecambe & Wise Show is the third TV series by English comedy double-act Morecambe and...

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The Oscars

as Self
First aired: 1953-03-19

An annual American awards ceremony honoring cinematic achievements in the film industry. The...

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Previn and the Pittsburgh

as Self
First aired: 1977-02-27

Renowned composer, conductor, and pianist Andre Previn welcomes one or more musical guests for...

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The Perfect Morecambe & Wise

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First aired:

A collection of the very best sketches, songs and comedy routines from the much-loved Eric...

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