The Finals (part 1)
Out of nearly 100 entries from 24 different countries, six final competitors now battle it out for the title of first-prize winner of this world-famous musical event. In tonight's programme, live from Leeds Town Hall, three of them will each play a complete concerto to a distinguished international jury headed by the chairman and co-founder of the competition
Fanny Waterman. The other three finalists will do the same tomorrow. Presented by Michael Berkeley and Jane Glover
City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra led by FELIX KOK conducted by Simon Rattle LightingHENRY BURDIN Sound NEIL MURRAY
Assistant producer KRISS RUSMANIS Executive producer KENNETH CORDEN
Directed by RON ISTED
(In association with Harveys of Bristol)
(Part 2 of the Finals will be shown tomorrow at 6.55pm)
A simultaneous broadcast with BBC Radio 3.
Viewers who can receive a stereo radio signal may wish to turn off TV sound and position their speakers on either side of the screen, but a few feet away. Stereo headphones provide a suitable alternative.