Colin Davis

Colin Davis

1927-09-25

THE BIOGRAPHY

Sir Colin Rex Davis CH CBE (25 September 1927 – 14 April 2013) was an English conductor, known for his association with the London Symphony Orchestra, having first conducted it in 1959. His repertoire was broad, but among the composers with whom he was particularly associated were Mozart, Berlioz, Elgar, Sibelius, Stravinsky and Tippett. Davis studied as a clarinetist, but was intent on becoming a conductor. After struggling as a freelance

ALSO APPEARS IN MOVIES

Handel: Messiah

Handel: Messiah

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Elgar: The Man Behind the Mask

Elgar: The Man Behind the Mask

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Nielsen: The Complete Symphonies

Nielsen: The Complete Symphonies

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Achucarro Brahms Piano Concerto No. 2

Achucarro Brahms Piano Concerto No. 2

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Mozart: Requiem in D minor, KV626

Mozart: Requiem in D minor, KV626

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Colin Davis: The Man and His Music

Colin Davis: The Man and His Music

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Ariadne Auf Naxos

Ariadne Auf Naxos

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Tannhäuser and the Singers' Contest at Wartburg Castle

Tannhäuser and the Singers' Contest at Wartburg Castle

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Beethoven: Missa Solemnis - Sir Colin Davis

Beethoven: Missa Solemnis - Sir Colin Davis

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Engelbert Humperdinck: Hansel and Gretel

Engelbert Humperdinck: Hansel and Gretel

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The Blu-ray Experience II: Opera, Ballet & theatre

The Blu-ray Experience II: Opera, Ballet & theatre

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Colin Davis