Previn and the Pittsburgh

Episode 01

Mozart as Keyboard Prodigy

Feb 27, 1977 · 60 min

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".

Episode 02

Concert of Tchaikovsky and Stravinsky

Mar 6, 1977 · 60 min

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

Episode 03

The World of Stephen Sondheim

Mar 13, 1977 · 60 min

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".

Episode 04

Creating an Impression

Mar 20, 1977 · 60 min

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.

Episode 05

Oscar Peterson

Mar 27, 1977 · 60 min

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.

Episode 06

Why a Rehearsal?

Apr 3, 1977 · 60 min

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

Episode 07

Isaac Stern

Apr 10, 1977 · 60 min

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.

Episode 08

Concert of Brahms and Prokofiev

Apr 17, 1977 · 60 min

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