TV Series

Previn and the Pittsburgh

Name: Previn and the Pittsburgh
Released: 1977-02-27
Rating: 8.0

8.01977 · 4 seasons

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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.

Status

Ended

Latest episode aired Dec 15, 1982

Season 4

~3 episodes

Total episodes

Seasons

Season 1

8 episodes

Aired 1977

Season 2

8 episodes

Aired 1978

Season 3

7 episodes

Aired 1979

Season 4

3 episodes

Aired 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.