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The Best Episodes of Previn and the Pittsburgh Season 1

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The Best Episodes of Previn and the Pittsburgh Season 1

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...

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    #1 - Mozart as Keyboard Prodigy

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    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".

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    #2 - Concert of Tchaikovsky and Stravinsky

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

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    #3 - The World of Stephen Sondheim

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    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".

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    #4 - Creating an Impression

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    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.

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    #5 - Oscar Peterson

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    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.

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    #6 - Why a Rehearsal?

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

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    #7 - Isaac Stern

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    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.

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    #8 - Concert of Brahms and Prokofiev

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    Previn conducts the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra as they perform "Symphony No. 2" by Brahms and "Classical Symphony" by Prokofiev.

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Mozart as Keyboard Prodigy" is the best rated episode of "Previn and the Pittsburgh" season 1. It scored N/A/10 based on 0 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 2/27/1977. This episode is rated NaN points higher than the second-best, "Concert of Tchaikovsky and Stravinsky".