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André Previn

Classical Music Datebook: April 6

André Previn, Conductor, Pianist, Composer


André Previn, KBE, was a German-born American conductor, pianist and composer, born on April 6, 1929.  

Previn was one of the most versatile musicians of the 20th century, and winner of Academy Awards for his film work. He won many Grammy Awards for his recordings.

Andre Previn Profile 

Previn, a distant relative of the composer Gustav Mahler, was born in Berlin, Germany, to a Russian Jewish family.