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"I hate Hawaiian music...dreadful. But it doesnt stop me enjoying the sunshine there!" - Andre Previn.
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"I hate Hawaiian music...dreadful. But it doesnt stop me enjoying the sunshine there!" - Andre Previn.
It's still better than prog-rock.
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My go-to is always Two for the Seesaw. Doing that and other Previns was very important to me. For anyone who doesn't have Two for the Seesaw and I can only take pity on you. Same with Elmer Gantry - we still have a few copies of each. Previn will always be in my pantheon of great film composers of any age.
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Mar 1, 2019 - 1:28 AM
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hyperdanny
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Very very sad news, he was one of the greats: his versatility was unparalleled, from Hollywood scores to conducting the Great Repertoire, via composing some really good pieces (I like the piano and violin concertos very much).
I am glad I was able to see him live a number of times, especially in London with his beloved LSO.
Last time was in 2013, when he made his La Scala debut (at the fresh age of 83!).
I knew he was quite frail, but i was a bit shocked nonetheless..he was "very" frail, for a moment i could sense in the audience the expectancy..is he going to make it to the podium ?
He did..and all changed: he was suddenly in complete command of the La Scala orchestra (a somewhat "difficult" ensemble, which he didn't know beforehand), and he gave us a really good concert in a taxing program (TWO Brahms symphonies, 3&4).
Many, many cd's from him remain in my collection as references..RIP maestro.
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A man of many talents (classical, jazz, musicals, concert, opera) but I'll always remember him for his beautiful film scores. His score to 4 Horseman Of The Apocalypse is a beauty!
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One of my favorite scores of André Previn is Bad Day at Black Rock. Previn’s Music was a perfect fit for this 1955 film.
I remember seeing André Previn and Rosza and Williams with the Pittsburgh Orchestra...and talking about Benny Herrmann ...Previn got a big thrill egging on Herrmann...Previn also had said on numerous occasions to Johnny T..to do less Film Composing and do more Classical Work.
Andre Previn will be missed.
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"A true Renaissance Composer" - R.I.P Mr Andre Previn / Preview!
Remembrances of a fine concert performance by himself featuring Anne Sophie Mutter with the London Symphony Orchestra
which had a live radio broadcast on the night!
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Have to apologize for my comments about Andre Pevin but it still rankles what he said about JW wasting his time writing music for film. But I know Williams' love for Mr. Previn. Saw it when Mr. Previn was a guest with the Boston Pops. John Williams almost was teary eyed when he tried to tell Previn how much he appreciated him but Mr. Previn cut him off.
So I apologize again.
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