Synopsis

From the Royal Albert Hall, television and radio broadcast the entire concert in stereo, capturing its distinctive combination of musical excellence and celebratory spirit marking the close of the season. The Italian influence that has defined the 1986 season continues throughout tonight’s program, with the BBC Symphony Chorus conducted by Gareth Morrell and the BBC Symphony Orchestra led by Rodney Friend, under the direction of Raymond Leppard. Introduced by Richard Baker, the first half