Numerous concerts in Europe (France, Poland, Italy, Switzerland, Portugal). Plays in Spain, finally liberated from Franco. Collaborations with Tilson Thomas and Ormandy. Divides his summer between the USA (Hollywood Bowl, Mostly Mozart, Puerto Rico) and Europe (Prades, Lucern). Organizes the Jornadas Casals in Mexico for the 100th anniversary of Casals’ birth, creating a Mexican orchestra and inviting the London Symphony. At Horowitz’s suggestion, prepares the Chopin Variations by Rachmaninoff. After returning to CAMI, changes his management again and signs with ICM.