Colin Davis
Acting 1927-09-25 Weybridge, Surrey, England, UK
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 conductor from 1949 to 1957, he gained a series of appo…
Known For
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Tannhäuser and the Singers' Contest at Wartburg Castle
1978
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The Magic Flute
2003
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The Blu-ray Experience II: Opera, Ballet & theatre
2010
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Nielsen: The Complete Symphonies
2015
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Colin Davis: The Man and His Music
2012
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Ariadne Auf Naxos
2004
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Elgar: The Man Behind the Mask
2010
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Engelbert Humperdinck: Hansel and Gretel
2008
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Mozart: Requiem in D minor, KV626
1984
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Achucarro Brahms Piano Concerto No. 2
2010
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Handel: Messiah
2014
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Beethoven: Missa Solemnis - Sir Colin Davis
2011