Andre Previn (1929-) Episode 5 of 5: From Andre to Anne-Sophie
Donald Macleod talks exclusively to André Previn. Today: the composer discusses his personal and musical relationship with his fifth wife, violinist Anne-Sophie Mutter.
André Previn is one of our most iconic musical celebrities - a world-renowned conductor, a multi-award-winning jazz and classical pianist, and a household name to millions after his appearance as Morecambe and Wise's guest "Andrew Preview". With five former marriages, including to actress Mia Farrow and violinist Anne-Sophie Mutter, Previn's never been far from the arts - and the gossip - pages of the newspapers. And yet, his formidable talents as a composer have often been overlooked. This week, Donald Macleod explores André Previn's career as a movie, jazz and classical composer, exclusively in conversation Previn himself as they explore his remarkable musical life.
At the age of 85, André Previn is in demand more than ever: both on the podium, and as an acclaimed composer for the concert hall, recording studio and opera stage. Donald Macleod ends the week of exclusive conversations with the composer with a selection of recent works, and talks to Previn about his personal and musical relationship with a musician considered by many to be his muse - his fifth wife, violinist Anne-Sophie Mutter. We end with one of the many works Previn has written for her - his jazzy, brilliant "Tango Song and Dance" suite for violin and piano.
00:01 André Previn 4 Outings for brass Ensemble: Philip Jones Brass Ensemble.
00:07 André Previn Concerto for piano and orchestra Performer: Vladimir Davidovich Ashkenazy. Orchestra: Royal Philharmonic Orchestra.
00:14 André Previn Dr DJ Performer: Shelly Manne. Performer: Itzhak Perlman.
00:22 André Previn Who Reads Reviews Performer: Shelly Manne. Performer: Itzhak Perlman.
First broadcast: 19 Dec 2014 (b04v1zqv) https://vk.com/wall-71199334_25