Synopsis

James Naughtie presents the first of two televised Proms showcasing youth orchestras this year. The European Union Youth Orchestra finds itself between rehearsals and performances on the final night of a six-nation tour. Several of the 140 musicians, chosen from across the European Union, reflect on their rehearsal process and the experiences of the tour. Under the direction of Sir Colin Davis, making his debut with the orchestra, and renowned for his interpretations of Jean Sibelius, the