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The Best Episodes of Previn and the Pittsburgh Season 1

Every episode of Previn and the Pittsburgh Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover 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 in concert with the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra. Produced by WQED

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Previn and the Pittsburgh Season 1 Episode 1 - Mozart as Keyboard Prodigy
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    #1 - Mozart as Keyboard Prodigy

    S1:E1

    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".

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Previn and the Pittsburgh Season 1 Episode 2 - Concert of Tchaikovsky and Stravinsky
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    #2 - Concert of Tchaikovsky and Stravinsky

    S1:E2

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Previn and the Pittsburgh Season 1 Episode 3 - The World of Stephen Sondheim
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    #3 - The World of Stephen Sondheim

    S1:E3

    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".

    Director:Unknown
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  4. Previn and the Pittsburgh Season 1 Episode 4 - Creating an Impression
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    #4 - Creating an Impression

    S1:E4

    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.

    Director:Unknown
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  5. Previn and the Pittsburgh Season 1 Episode 5 - Oscar Peterson
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    #5 - Oscar Peterson

    S1:E5

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Previn and the Pittsburgh Season 1 Episode 6 - Why a Rehearsal?
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    #6 - Why a Rehearsal?

    S1:E6

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

    Director:Unknown
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  7. Previn and the Pittsburgh Season 1 Episode 7 - Isaac Stern
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    #7 - Isaac Stern

    S1:E7

    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.

    Director:Unknown
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  8. Previn and the Pittsburgh Season 1 Episode 8 - Concert of Brahms and Prokofiev
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    #8 - Concert of Brahms and Prokofiev

    S1:E8

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

    Director:Unknown
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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 /10 based on 0 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 2/27/1977. This episode is rated 0.0 points higher than the second-best, "Concert of Tchaikovsky and Stravinsky".