I have a great many shortcomings, but writing for something on time has never bothered me. Andre Previn bothergreatshortcoming Change image and share on social
I'm on very good terms with all my former wives. Andre Previn goodtermwive Change image and share on social
I don't write things that are wildly abstractly atonal. Andre Previn abstractlyatonalthing Change image and share on social
When I composed, I heard my music played by the orchestra within days of completion of the score. No master at a conservatory, no matter how revered, can teach as much by verbal criticism as can a cold and analytical hearing of one's own music being played. Andre Previn analyticcoldcompletion share on social
I don't even have a cell phone. I don't know how they work. Andre Previn cellphonework Change image and share on social
A Beethoven symphony should be rehearsed like chamber music, only for a lot more people. Andre Previn beethovenchamberlot Change image and share on social
People who don't do jazz think it's black magic. But really, it's just a matter of getting used to it. It's fun to gamble. The trick is not to fall back on the things you've done before. Andre Previn backblackfall Change image and share on social