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Previn and the Pittsburgh

1977–1982 · 4 seasons

A warm, unhurried front-row seat to great musicians talking shop and performing, inviting you to listen closely.

Genres
Documentary
Starring
André Previn, Stephen Sondheim, Isaac Stern
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.

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Genres
Documentary
Starring
André Previn, Stephen Sondheim, Isaac Stern
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Tone
  • warmstrength 2 of 3
  • earneststrength 2 of 3
  • lightstrength 1 of 3
Pacing
measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention
engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes
  • music
  • art
  • friendship
  • work
Places
  • workplace
Era
contemporary
Audience
adult
Form
  • documentary
  • procedural
Content intensity
  • Gore none
  • Language none
  • Violence none
  • Sex none
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Action0
Horror0
Humour2
Realism10
Romance0
Tension1
Darkness0
Complexity3
Emotional weight3

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Details

Genres
documentary
Starring
André Previn, Stephen Sondheim, Isaac Stern, Oscar Peterson, Thomas Hoving, John Williams, Betty Comden, Adolph Green
Length
4 seasons, 26 episodes
Network
PBS
Country
United States of America
Languages
English

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