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Previn and the Pittsburgh

1977 to 1982 Documentary 4 seasons

TMDB rating 8.0/10 Ended

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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  • After finding a new corporate sponsor, the program returned in the fall of 1982 with a final, abbreviated season. Though referred to as "specials", the episodes aired in the usual timeslot on a monthly cadence, with a format and runtime similar to earlier seasons.

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Cast and details

  • André PrevinSelf
  • Isaac SternSelf
  • John WilliamsSelf
  • Nathaniel RosenSelf
  • Stephen SondheimSelf
  • Oscar PetersonSelf
  • Thomas HovingSelf
  • Betty ComdenSelf
  • Adolph GreenSelf
  • Kyung-Wha ChungSelf
  • Pinchas ZukermanSelf
  • Janet BakerSelf
Network
PBS
First aired
Feb 27, 1977
Latest episode
Dec 15, 1982

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