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Vienna Symphony Orchestra

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conducted by Wolfgang Sawallisch direct from the Royal Festival Hall. London
This is the orchestra's first visit to Britain since 1936 and forms part of their 80th Anniversary European Tour. The Austrian composer Gottfried von Einem's ' Ludi Leo poldini ' was commissioned by the City of Vienna for the Anniversary and was given its first performance in Berlin on 12 October.
Mozart Symphony No 36, in c (Linz) (K 425)
Gottfried von Einem Ludi Leopoldini: variations on a theme by Emperor Leopold I (1640-1705) (first UK performance)

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Conducted By:
Wolfgang Sawallisch
Unknown:
Ludi Leo
Source: Radio Times

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