Walter Scheel

Politician and fourth President of the Federal Republic of Germany, Walter Scheel, was also President of the Committee for the European Year of Music 1985. In this role, he presented the volumes of the series “Capitali della Musica”, (or “Capitals of Music”, shown in one of the images) and became an Honorary Member of Amici della Scala. In the other image is Scheel’s letter of confirmation, with an expression of thanks.