Andre Previn
1929
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Biography
Andre Previn was a versatile and accomplished musician who excelled as a pianist, conductor, and composer. Born in Berlin in 1929, he began his career in music at a young age. Previn gained recognition for his jazz piano skills before transitioning into orchestral conducting and composing film scores, winning multiple Grammy Awards and Academy Awards throughout his career. He worked with prestigious orchestras around the world and served as music director for leading orchestras, leaving a lasting impact on the classical music world.
Famous Quotes (5)
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I can write in the midst of chaos. It's very cathartic.
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A great orchestra is capable of starting revolutions.
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Improvisation is great, but the thing is that you can't improvise good music.
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The piano is the social instrument par excellence. It's a way to invite people into your living room, your world.
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I'm not after a closed system, I mean I would like to think that there is still some wave extension toward me.