Previn and the Pittsburgh

(1977)

Documentary

8.0/10

2 votes

February 27, 1977

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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.

Network

PBS

Status

Ended

Type

Documentary

Keywords

classical music

music

live musical performance

Season 1

8 EpisodesAir Date: February 27, 1977

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Season 2

8 EpisodesAir Date: March 26, 1978

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Season 3

7 EpisodesAir Date: April 3, 1979

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Season 4

3 EpisodesAir Date: October 6, 1982

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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