Colin Davis (cond)
Born: 1927
Died: 2013
Colin Davis
Biography
From his debut in 1949, Davis led many of the world’s great orchestras, including the BBC SO, LSO, Bavarian RSO and Staatskapelle Dresden, as well as leading Covent Garden from 1971 to 1987. A noted Mozartian, Davis’s repertoire also embraced Tippett, Sibelius, Berlioz and Nielsen. His extensive discography was focused on Philips, RCA and LSO Live.
Interviews and Articles
Colin Davis's first Gramophone interview (April 1962)
Recommended recording
Berlioz Symphonie fantastique
LSO / Sir Colin Davis
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