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From Andre to Anne-Sophie

Donald Macleod is joined by Andre Previn, who discusses his personal and musical relationship with his fifth wife, violinist Anne-Sophie Mutter.

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.

1 hour

Last on

Fri 19 Dec 2014 18:00

Music Played

  • André Previn

    Five Pages From My Calendar:

    Performer: Martin David Jones (piano).
    • CENTAUR.
    • CRC2671.
    • 13.
  • André Previn

    Five Pages From My Calendar

    Performer: Martin David Jones (piano.
    • CENTAUR.
    • CRC2671.
    • 15.
  • André Previn

    Diversions, for orchestra - 3rd movement Fast

    Performer: Vienna Philharmonic. Performer: André Previn.
    • DEUTSCHE GRAMMOPHON.
    • 4710282.
    • 1-4.
  • André Previn

    Trio for Piano, Oboe and Bassoon

    Performer: André Previn (piano),. Performer: Stephen Taylor (oboe),. Performer: Dennis Godburn (bassoon).
    • ARABESQUE.
    • Z6701.
  • André Previn

    Tango Song And Dance (2001)

    Performer: Anne-Sophie Mutter (violin);. Performer: André Previn (piano).
    • DEUTSCHE GRAMMOPHON.
    • 4715002.

Broadcasts

  • Fri 19 Dec 2014 12:00
  • Fri 19 Dec 2014 18:00

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