Andre Previn was a renowned conductor, composer, and pianist. He was born in Berlin in 1929 and moved to Los Angeles in 1939. Previn won four Academy Awards for his work in film music and ten Grammy Awards for his recordings. He was also the principal conductor of the London Symphony Orchestra from 1968 to 1979. Previn was known for his versatility and eclecticism, conducting classical, jazz, and popular music.