Synopsis

The sixth and final program recorded at the 1978 Henry Wood Promenade Concerts features Richard Baker introducing one of the world’s great orchestras, making its Proms debut under the direction of its chief conductor. Sir Georg Solti conducts the Chicago Symphony Orchestra. Tonight marks their first televised concert in Britain, where they will perform Bruckner's majestic Symphony No. 7 in E major. Prior to the performance, Sir Georg speaks with Humphrey Burton about his work in Chicago an