I The Final
A pianist, string player, wind player and brass player compete for this year's title. First prize is a trophy and L400, and an invitation to the International Young Musician of the Year to be shown on 11 May. Introduced from the Free Trade Hall, Manchester by HUMPHREY BURTON
BBC Northern Symphony Orchestra leader dennis simons conducted by Bryden Thomson
Sound ROY BRADSHAW
Lighting GEORGE NORTON
Series producer ROY tipping Director PETER butler
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