Overview
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.
Seasons & Episodes
Season 1
Season 2
Season 3
Season 4
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.
Key Information
Cast & Crew
André Previn
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Isaac Stern
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John Williams
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Nathaniel Rosen
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Stephen Sondheim
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Oscar Peterson
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Thomas Hoving
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Betty Comden
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Adolph Green
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Kyung-Wha Chung
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Pinchas Zukerman
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Janet Baker
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Frequently Asked Questions
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...
Previn and the Pittsburgh has 4 seasons with 26 episodes.
Previn and the Pittsburgh premiered on February 27, 1977.
No, Previn and the Pittsburgh has ended. The final episode aired on December 15, 1982.
Previn and the Pittsburgh originally aired on PBS. Check your local streaming services for availability.
Previn and the Pittsburgh has a rating of 8.0/10 based on user reviews.
Previn and the Pittsburgh is classified as Documentary.