[Detail] André Previn rehearsing the Piano Concerto with Aaron Copland, 1970. About this image
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Music and papers of one of the most eclectic musicians of the 20th century. The collection represents his roles as arranger and composer of film scores, songs, musicals, operas, chamber and orchestral works; pianist, accompanist, jazz pianist; conductor; author and educator.
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General
- Span Dates
- 1959-2004
- Bulk Dates
- 1970-2000
- Major Language(s)
- English
- Repository
- Music Division, Library of Congress
Physical Collection
- Number of Items
- 5,600
- Number of Containers
- 27
- Linear Feet
- 36
- Contents
- Musical sketches and scores as music for various recordings, film scores, chamber works, art songs, programs, recordings, and a draft of his autobiography, No Minor Chords.
- Processing History
- Unprocessed; some portions have been boxed and foldered and may be served
- Provenance
- On deposit from Previn as of April 2002; additional item gifted in 2004
Access/Copyright
- Access Permissions
- Permitted, subject to PARR policies and procedures
- Copyright Info
- http://www.copyright.gov/circs/circ1.html
- Preferred Citation
- André Previn Collection, Music Division, Library of Congress
Subject(s)
- American Musical Theater
- Chamber Music
- Film Music
- Instruments: Other
- Instruments: Piano
- Jazz
- Opera
- Orchestra
- Song