ANDR+ PREVIN
- The Kidness of Strangers ANDR+ PREVIN turned seventy in 1999. From Berlin refugee to multi-Oscar-winning film score composer, from great jazz pianist to chief conductor of both the London Symphony & the Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra, through four marriages including Mia Farrow & present wife Heather, with an honorary knighthood for his services to British music, his story is extraordinary. Previns remarkable career reached a climax in September 1998 with the premiére of his first opera, A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE. He also conducted the production at San Francisco Opera, with Renée Fleming as Blanche. This film tells the story of the making of the opera, based on Tennessee Williams controversial stage play, & follows the backstage trials & tribulations from first rehearsals through to opening night. Previn talks condidly about the experience & relates it to his international life & career. André Previn has stood centre sage in the world of music.. .