The only time I saw Previn "live" I regret to say was at a rehearsal in the RFH sometime in the late 1960s; as a music student back then I was allowed to attend. He was rehearsing the Schumann Concerto and the Strauss Burleske with the soloist in the concert, Claudio Arrau. The rehearsal consisted of a straight run-through with the cadenzas of both works omitted. A little bit disappointing as I was expecting some interesting discussion over points of interpretation.
A few years back I booked to see Previn conduct a concert at the Barbican but he cancelled, probably due to failing health.
One artist I did see was Jose Iturbi - mentioned in the review as a musician who enjoyed his association with the movies - when he played the Liszt First Concerto and the Grieg at the Royal Albert Hall . In his heyday Iturbi had been immensely popular , playing to sold-out houses but , on this occasion, the RAH was about two-thirds empty. Iturbi didn't look very pleased !
I am sure Jeffrey, that you will know this book but can I recommend to others Andre Previn's No Minor Chords My Days in Hollywood There is a review here
http://www.musicweb-international.com/previn.htm
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