As a teen, I had the honor of meeting Mr. Previn when I was developing an interest in composition. He was as kind and sweet as he was gifted and I’ll never forget the impression he left on me. Thank you all for your inspiration through the years.

RIP Andre - what an incredible man , thank you .

The man is,in my humble opinion,the most gifted musician of the last 60 years.I have had the pleasure of listening to his music since the late fifties and been lucky enough to watch him conduct in London many times.His Walton 1st is still the best and his improvisational piano playing is truly wonderful.If I go first he certainly wont miss me,but if he goes first it will leave me very saddened.

I loved Andre Previn. I know he did not want to remain in Hollywood as conductor. I wished I had seen him live but his Rachmaninoff Second Symphony with the LSO is for me unsurpassed. Andre graced our television screens in a relaxed manner. I still miss him. Wished I had also seen Carlos Kleiber and the Vienna Phil. Thank you for this.❤️

RIP from the UK, thanks for Morecambe and Wise :)

From a few years ago now! Happy birthday André: 86 today.

Sorry, you are gone now probably to a very, very musical place. I enjoyed your piano more than any other things you did. We will miss you, your talent, the depth and creativity. Bye!

Thank you André for all your great conducting - I saw you conduct quite often in London. You were wonderful when I saw you conduct the Vienna Philharmonic.

He is so very much missed by so many. Musical world is poorer without his presence in it.

A very talented man very sadly missed!

A wonderful composer, conductor and musician as well as a man of great humour as demonstrated by his unbelievable appearance on Morecambe and Wise

I always think of him mainly as a jazz pianist. The diversity of his talents is pretty astounding!

Hi, Maestro Previn turned 80 in March, and is just getting better and better!

RIP Mr Preview..."not too heavy on the banjo's"

I would love to ask him about his brilliant comedy routine on the Morecambe and Wise show. We all see him as a great musician and conductor but this shows another facet of the man.

Thanks for including this gem. What an honor to hear him speak. So humble, so genteel. Julie Andrews sang with the London Symphonic Orchestra conducted by Maestro Previn twice, once in 1973 and once in 1989, Royal Albert & Royal Festival Hall respectively. Do those records exist? I heard that BBC broadcast both and it was a triumphant concert.

So he did know to play the right notes in the right order. RIP.

I ditto every word you say, Mr. Strings. I adore this man! xx Claudia Great post!!

I do like Mr Preview! He is a very friendly man, very witty and charming.

I loved Andre Previns conducting and Sir Thomas Beecham equally.