Andre Previn

André George Previn (; born Andreas Ludwig Priwin; April 6, 1929 – February 28, 2019) was a German and American conductor, composer, and pianist. His career had three major genres: Hollywood films, jazz, and classical music. In each he achieved success, and the latter two were part of his life until the end. In movies, he arranged and composed music. In jazz, he was a celebrated pianist, accompanist to singers, and interpreter of songs from the "Great American Songbook". In classical music, he also performed as a pianist but gained television fame as a conductor, and during his last thirty years created his legacy as a composer.

Before the age of twenty, Previn began arranging and composing for Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer. He would go on to be involved in the music of more than fifty films and would win four Academy Awards. He won ten Grammy Awards, for recordings in all three areas of his career, and then one more, for lifetime achievement. He served as music director of the Houston Symphony Orchestra (1967–1969), principal conductor of the London Symphony Orchestra (1968–1979), music director of the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra (1976–1984), of the Los Angeles Philharmonic (1985–1989), chief conductor of the Royal Philharmonic (1985–1992), and, after a break from salaried posts, chief conductor of the Oslo Philharmonic (2002–2006). He also regularly conducted the Vienna Philharmonic.

Birth and Death Data: Born Berlin (federated state, capital and largest city of Germany), Died February 28, 2019 (New York City (most populous city in the United States) )

Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1947 - 1957

Roles Represented in DAHR: piano

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= Recordings were issued from this master. No recordings issued from other masters.

Recordings

Company Matrix No. Size First Recording Date Title Primary Performer Description Role Audio
Victor E0VB-3598 10-in. 3/31/1950 Three little words Andre Previn Jazz quartet instrumentalist, piano  
Victor E0VB-3599 10-in. 3/31/1950 All alone Monday Andre Previn Jazz quartet instrumentalist, piano  
Victor E0VB-3600 10-in. 3/31/1950 Where did you get that girl Andre Previn Jazz quartet instrumentalist, piano  
Victor E0VB-3607 10-in. 4/14/1950 Who's sorry now Andre Previn Instrumental ensemble instrumentalist, piano  
Victor E0VB-3608 10-in. 4/14/1950 Thinking of you Andre Previn Instrumental ensemble instrumentalist, piano  
Victor E0VB-3609 10-in. 4/14/1950 Nevertheless Andre Previn Instrumental ensemble instrumentalist, piano  
Victor D7VB-1801 10-in. 10/20/1947 But not for me Andre Previn Piano solo, with guitar, string bass, and drums instrumentalist, piano  
Victor D7VB-1802 10-in. 10/20/1947 This can't be love Andre Previn Piano solo, with guitar, string bass, and drums instrumentalist, piano  
Victor D7VB-1803 10-in. 10/20/1947 Mad about the boy Andre Previn Piano solo, with guitar, string bass, and drums instrumentalist, piano  
Victor D7VB-1804 10-in. 10/20/1947 Should I Andre Previn Piano solo, with guitar, string bass, and drums instrumentalist, piano  
Victor D7VB-1842 10-in. 11/3/1947 I didn't know what time it was Andre Previn Piano solo, with guitar, string bass, and drums instrumentalist, piano  
Victor D7VB-1843 10-in. 11/7/1947 My shining hour Andre Previn Piano solo, with guitar, string bass, and drums instrumentalist, piano  
Victor D7VB-1844 10-in. 11/3/1947 Hallelujah Andre Previn Piano solo, with guitar, string bass, and drums instrumentalist, piano  
Victor D7VB-1845 10-in. 11/7/1947 Just one of those things Andre Previn Piano solo, with guitar, string bass, and drums instrumentalist, piano  
Victor D9VB-0608 10-in. 4/13/1949 The gypsy in my soul Andre Previn Piano solo, with jazz/dance trio instrumentalist, piano  
Victor D9VB-0609 10-in. 4/13/1949 Who Andre Previn Instrumental quartet instrumentalist, piano  
Victor D9VB-0610 10-in. 4/13/1949 Bewitched, bothered, and bewildered Andre Previn Instrumental quartet instrumentalist, piano  
Victor D9VB-0611 10-in. 4/13/1949 I'm old fashioned Andre Previn Instrumental quartet instrumentalist, piano  
Victor D9VB-0626 10-in. 5/4/1949 Anything goes Andre Previn Piano solo, with jazz/dance trio instrumentalist, piano  
Victor D9VB-0627 10-in. 5/4/1949 You took advantage of me Bob Bain ; Ralph Collier ; Lloyd Pratt ; Andre Previn Piano solo, with jazz/dance trio instrumentalist, piano  
Victor D9VB-0628 10-in. 5/4/1949 You're the top Andre Previn Piano solo, with jazz/dance trio instrumentalist, piano  
Victor D9VB-0663 10-in. 6/16/1949 Dardanella Mack L. McLean ; Andre Previn Male vocal solo, with instrumental ensemble instrumentalist, piano  
Victor D9VB-0759 10-in. 10/21/1949 Love is just around the corner Andre Previn Piano solo, with jazz/dance trio instrumentalist, piano  
Victor D9VB-0764 10-in. 10/21/1949 Who cares (so long as you care for me) Andre Previn Piano solo, with jazz/dance trio instrumentalist, piano  
Victor D9VB-0765 10-in. 10/21/1949 I've got my eye on you Andre Previn Piano solo, with jazz/dance trio instrumentalist, piano  
Victor D9VB-0766 10-in. 10/21/1949 Get happy Andre Previn Piano solo, with jazz/dance trio instrumentalist, piano  
Decca L 8102 1/6/1955 Symphony in F minor: 1. Sonata Allegro John Graas instrumentalist, piano  
Decca L 8103 1/6/1955 Symphony in F minor: 2. Scherzo John Graas instrumentalist, piano  
Decca L 8104 1/6/1955 The Charleston John Graas instrumentalist, piano  
Decca L 8312 4/10/1955 Easy to love Georgie Auld instrumentalist, piano  
Decca L 8313 4/10/1955 I've got you under my skin Georgie Auld instrumentalist, piano  
Decca L 8314 4/10/1955 Stairway to the stars Georgie Auld instrumentalist, piano  
Decca L 8315 4/10/1955 Take care Georgie Auld instrumentalist, piano  
Decca L 8316 4/11/1955 Let's get away from it all Andre Previn instrumentalist, piano  
Decca L 8317 4/11/1955 It happened in Sun Valley Andre Previn instrumentalist, piano  
Decca L 8318 4/11/1955 How are things in Glocca Morra? Andre Previn instrumentalist, piano  
Decca L 8319 4/11/1955 On a slow boat to China Andre Previn instrumentalist, piano  
Decca L 8328 4/13/1955 San Francisco Andre Previn instrumentalist, piano  
Decca L 8329 4/13/1955 Flying down to Rio Andre Previn instrumentalist, piano  
Decca L 8330 4/12/1955 London in July Andre Previn instrumentalist, piano  
Decca L 8331 4/13/1955 An island in the west Indies Andre Previn instrumentalist, piano  
Decca L 8336 4/18/1955 Sidewalks of Cuba Andre Previn instrumentalist, piano  
Decca L 8337 4/18/1955 Honolulu Andre Previn instrumentalist, piano  
Decca L 8338 4/18/1955 Moonlight in Vermont Andre Previn instrumentalist, piano  
Decca L 8339 4/18/1955 Serenade to Sweden Andre Previn instrumentalist, piano  
Decca L 9089 3/28/1956 But beautiful Andre Previn instrumentalist, piano  
Decca L 9090 3/28/1956 I fall in love too easily Andre Previn instrumentalist, piano  
Decca L 9091 3/28/1956 Invitation Andre Previn instrumentalist, piano  
Decca L 9092 3/28/1956 Let's fall in love Andre Previn instrumentalist, piano  
Decca L 9093 3/28/1956 It could happen to you Andre Previn instrumentalist, piano  
Decca L 9094 3/28/1956 Too late now Andre Previn instrumentalist, piano  
Decca L 9099 3/29/1956 Moonlight becomes you Andre Previn instrumentalist, piano  
Decca L 9100 3/29/1956 You are too beautiful Andre Previn instrumentalist, piano  
Decca L 9101 3/29/1956 When you wish upon a star Andre Previn instrumentalist, piano  
Decca L 9102 3/29/1956 Laura Andre Previn instrumentalist, piano  
Decca L 9103 3/29/1956 My foolish heart Andre Previn instrumentalist, piano  
Decca L 9104 3/29/1956 It's easy to remember Andre Previn instrumentalist, piano  
Decca L 9805 1/18/1957 Wild and crazy Elmer Bernstein instrumentalist, piano  
Decca L 9806 1/18/1957 Central Park-4 A.M. Elmer Bernstein instrumentalist, piano  
Decca L 9807 1/18/1957 Blues at five Elmer Bernstein instrumentalist, piano  
Decca L 9808 1/18/1957 The poor people of Brazil Elmer Bernstein instrumentalist, piano  
Decca L 9851 2/11/1957 Smooth Elmer Bernstein instrumentalist, piano  
Decca L 9852 2/11/1957 Return of the man Elmer Bernstein instrumentalist, piano  
Decca L 9853 2/11/1957 Exotica Elmer Bernstein instrumentalist, piano  
Decca L 9854 2/11/1957 Just a little jazz Elmer Bernstein instrumentalist, piano  
Decca L 10343 7/5/1957 Hop, skip but jump Elmer Bernstein instrumentalist, piano  
Decca L 10344 7/5/1957 Lament in five Elmer Bernstein instrumentalist, piano  
Decca L 10345 7/5/1957 Jubilation Elmer Bernstein instrumentalist, piano  
Decca L 10346 7/5/1957 Nightcap Elmer Bernstein instrumentalist, piano  

Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Previn, Andre," accessed January 6, 2026, http://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/338383.

Previn, Andre. (2026). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved January 6, 2026, from http://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/338383.

"Previn, Andre." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2026. Web. 6 January 2026.

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