In 1968 he became the youngest conductor ever to appear there, conducting Il trovatore. He spent twelve years as Resident Conductor, giving over 150 performances. Also in 1968 he was the youngest conductor in the history of the BBC Proms and subsequently appeared in thirty consecutive seasons.
In 1968, he became the youngest conductor to perform at that venue, leading Il trovatore. He held the position of Resident Conductor for twelve years, performing over 150 times. Additionally, in 1968, he was the inaugural youngest conductor for BBC Proms and appeared consecutively in thirty seasons.