André Previn is a pianist, conductor, and composer, celebrated for his versatility and technical mastery. Born in Berlin, Germany, in 1929, Previn moved to the United States with his family during the 1930s.

Early Years

Previn began his musical studies at the Curtis Institute of Music in Philadelphia, where he studied piano with the renowned Russian pianist, Alexander Braginski.

table> Key Albums Violin Concerto / Serenades / Humoresque The Planets, op. 32

Previn's conducting career began in the 1950s, when he became the music director of the Houston Symphony.

Collaborations

Previn collaborated with numerous prominent musicians, including conductors Leonard Bernstein and Pierre Boulez.

Legacy

Previn's contributions to classical music are marked by his innovative programming, his passion for commissioning new works, and his dedication to promoting the music of living composers.

Among his most celebrated works are his recordings of Ravel's Piano Concerto in D major, Brahms's Piano Concerto No. 2, and Bernstein's Symphonie Fantasque.