The European Community Youth Orchestra conducted by CLAUDIO ABBADO and EDWARD HEATH from the Basilica of San Francesco, Siena, Italy.
Now in their third season, the European Community Youth Orchestra brings together some of the finest young musicians from the EEC. After a fortnight's intensive rehearsal, they gave nine concerts throughout Europe.
Their president, The Rt Hon Edward Heath , MBE, mp, conducts
Mozart's Magic Flute Overture and their musical director, Claudio Abbado , conducts Brahms' Second Symphony
HUMPHREY BURTON introduces the programme and talks to EDWARD HEATH about the orchestra.
Directed for RAI by ROY TIPPING