Previn and the Pittsburgh — Season 1, Episode 5: Oscar Peterson

Episode synopsis

Jazz pianist Oscar Peterson joins Previn at the keyboard for a lively two-man show of conversation and music reflecting on Peterson's career and the creation and improvisation of the jazz sound.

About Previn and the Pittsburgh

Renowned composer, conductor, and pianist Andre Previn welcomes one or more musical guests for conversation and performance, either accompanied by Mr. Previn on piano or in concert with the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra. Produced by WQED and syndicated nationally on PBS, the series was notable among musical performance programs for its deft camera work and editing. The episode The Music That Made the Movies was nominated for an Emmy for Outstanding Music Direction.

More episodes from Season 1

• E1Mozart as Keyboard Prodigy
• E2Concert of Tchaikovsky and Stravinsky
• E3The World of Stephen Sondheim
• E4Creating an Impression
• E6Why a Rehearsal?
• E7Isaac Stern
• E8Concert of Brahms and Prokofiev