Previn and the Pittsburgh S01E05 · Oscar Peterson

Overview

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.

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Episodes

1. 1 1. Mozart as Keyboard Prodigy1977-02-27 · 1h 0mPrevin 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 mi
2. 2 2. Concert of Tchaikovsky and Stravinsky1977-03-06 · 1h 0mPrevin conducts the symphony in Stravinsky's "Firebird", and soloist Horatio Gutierrez plays Tchaikovsky's "Piano Concerto No. 1 in B-Flat Minor".
3. 3 3. The World of Stephen Sondheim1977-03-13 · 1h 0mThe 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 thr
4. 4 4. Creating an Impression1977-03-20 · 1h 0mPrevin 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
5. 5 5. Oscar Peterson1977-03-27 · 1h 0mJazz 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 t
6. 6 6. Why a Rehearsal?1977-04-03 · 1h 0mAs television cameras observe an actual Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra rehearsal, Previn explains the importance of the rehearsal process.
7. 7 7. Isaac Stern1977-04-10 · 1h 0mViolinist Isaac Stern joins pianist Andre Previn and cellist Michael Grebanier of the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra for an intimate program of chamber music and conversation.
8. 8 8. Concert of Brahms and Prokofiev1977-04-17 · 1h 0mPrevin conducts the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra as they perform "Symphony No. 2" by Brahms and "Classical Symphony" by Prokofiev.