Brilliant Andre Previn Passes
Mar 6, 2019 14:19:36 #
He could swing playing jazz, arrange, play classical piano concertos, compose, and conduct symphony orchestras!! We've lost a musical giant!
One of my favorite albums is his partnering with Shelly Mann and recording his very popular album, "My Fair Lady". I have it on 33 1/3 and CD
Here's some more information about his life:
https://www.msn.com/en-us/music/news/andre-previn-four-time-oscar-winning-composer-dies-at-89/ar-BBUcOqZ
And here's a taste of his genius:
https://youtu.be/fNBy1fxdZjE?list=RDfNBy1fxdZjE
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2KSBA7AqPQ4&list=RDfNBy1fxdZjE&index=2
I will miss you, Andre!
Enjoy,
Mark
One of my favorite albums is his partnering with Shelly Mann and recording his very popular album, "My Fair Lady". I have it on 33 1/3 and CD
Here's some more information about his life:
https://www.msn.com/en-us/music/news/andre-previn-four-time-oscar-winning-composer-dies-at-89/ar-BBUcOqZ
And here's a taste of his genius:
https://youtu.be/fNBy1fxdZjE?list=RDfNBy1fxdZjE
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2KSBA7AqPQ4&list=RDfNBy1fxdZjE&index=2
I will miss you, Andre!
Enjoy,
Mark
Mar 6, 2019 14:34:30 #
latebloomer
Loc: Topeka, KS
In jazz, it is my opinion that he was at his best when he was with Ray Brown the bass player. With Brown he could really swing. There is an interesting anecdote about him when he was 16(?) and conducting the LA Philharmonic for the first time. When tuning the orchestra they tried a prank on the kid. The first violinist tuner the orchestra slightly sharp. After they were turned up Previn said "I would everyone to transcribe one quarter sharp.) The kid (Previn) then got a lot of respect for his talent.
Mar 6, 2019 14:46:29 #
latebloomer wrote:
In jazz, it is my opinion that he was at his best ... (show quote)
Great anecdote. Thanks,
Mark
Mar 7, 2019 06:07:11 #
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Mar 7, 2019 08:28:38 #
He was a brilliant and lovely man with an incredible life.....well lived and 6 kids.....haha
Mar 7, 2019 09:36:47 #
markngolf wrote:
He could swing playing jazz, arrange, play classic... (show quote)
Thank you(all) for your comments.
Mark
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Mar 7, 2019 12:01:27 #
1Feathercrest
Loc: NEPA
markngolf wrote:
He could swing playing jazz, arrange, play classic... (show quote)
A favorite radio program of my youth was "Let's Pretend" which was followed by "Piano Playhouse" which featured young pianists. Andre Previn was one of those then unknown young artists. Yes, he was a great talent , but to my somewhat dismay, renounced JAZZ in his later years. He did retain MY great admiration.
Mar 7, 2019 12:11:44 #
Thanks for posting, Mark, I had not heard this. Oddly, I was listening to the CD of him leading the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra in Rachmaninoff Symphony No. 2 night before last...
Incredible musical genius...
Incredible musical genius...
Mar 7, 2019 12:13:04 #
1Feathercrest wrote:
A favorite radio program of my youth was "Let's Pretend" which was followed by "Piano Playhouse" which featured young pianists. Andre Previn was one of those then unknown young artists. Yes, he was a great talent , but to my somewhat dismay, renounced JAZZ in his later years. He did retain MY great admiration.
I remember those too. What is your reference for him "renouncing jazz". I did know know that.
Thanks for the reply.
Mark
Mar 7, 2019 12:19:22 #
Michael1079 wrote:
Thanks for posting, Mark, I had not heard this. Oddly, I was listening to the CD of him leading the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra in Rachmaninoff Symphony No. 2 night before last...
Incredible musical genius...
Incredible musical genius...
Probably my favorite Piano Concerto!! Rachmaninoff wrote the most melodic music. Saw it performed by the NJ Symphony last October. Fabulous!!
The world has lost a most important musician/composer/conductor, ... He ranks among the best, in my opinion.
Mark
Mar 7, 2019 14:06:50 #
I had the pleasure of seeing him in person. It is a great loss to the world of music and humanity in general.
Mar 7, 2019 16:53:59 #
Modern music lovers worldwide will mourn his departure. All of us forward our sympathy and regrets to his family and close friends, and especially to his beautiful daughter.
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