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André Previn

Personal Info

Known For

Sound

Birthdate

1929-04-06

Day of Death

2019-02-28

Place of Birth

Berlin, Germany

André Previn

Biography

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia André George Previn, KBE (born Andreas Ludwig Priwin; April 6, 1929 – February 28, 2019) was a German-born American pianist, conductor, and composer. Starting by arranging and composing Hollywood film scores for Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, Previn was involved in the music for over 50 films over his entire career. He won four Academy Awards for his film work and ten Grammy Awards for his recordings (and one more for his Lifetime Achievement). He had been the music director of the Houston Symphony Orchestra, the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra, the Los Angeles Philharmonic, and the Oslo Philharmonic, as well as the principal conductor of the London Symphony Orchestra and the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra.

Filmography (33)

⭐ 6.0 Role: Self - Composer (archive footage)

Mia Farrow: Shadows and Light

2025
⭐ 0 Role: Self

Anne-Sophie Mutter - Vivace

2023
⭐ 6.5 Role: Self

Alan Pakula: Going for Truth

2019
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⭐ 8.0 Role: self (presenter)

Andre Previn at the BBC

2015
⭐ 0 Role: Self (archive footage) (uncredited)

Eric & Ernie: Behind the Scenes

2011
⭐ 7.2 Role: Self

Johnny Mercer: The Dream's on Me

2009
⭐ 0 Role: Self

André Previn - A Bridge between two Worlds

2009
⭐ 0 Role: Self - Pianist

Anne-Sophie Mutter: Mozart Piano Trios K. 502, 542, 548

2007
⭐ 0 Role: Self - Conductor

Kiri Te Kanawa: A Celebration Live at the Royal Albert Hall

2007
⭐ 7.1 Role: Self

Film Noir: Bringing Darkness to Light

2006
⭐ 7.0 Role: Self

Artur Rubinstein - Piano Concertos

2006
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⭐ 0 Role: Self (Archive Footage)

It's Always Fair Weather: Going Out on a High Note

2006
⭐ 0 Role: Self - Conductor (Concerto No. 27)

Mozart: Great Piano Concertos Vol. IV

2005
⭐ 0 Role: Self - Piano & Conductor (Concerto No. 24)

Mozart: Great Piano Concertos: Vol. II

2005
⭐ 6.5 Role: Self (archive footage)

Piano Blues

2003