Colin Davis
Colin Davis
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Colin Davis

Actor 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 appointments with orches...

Known for

FILMOGRAPHY
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The Magic Flute

The Magic Flute

2003 · Self - Conductor

Tannhäuser and the Singers' Contest at Wartburg Castle

Tannhäuser and the Singers' Contest at Wartburg Castle

1978 · Self - Conductor

Nielsen: The Complete Symphonies

Nielsen: The Complete Symphonies

2015 · Self - Conductor

Ariadne Auf Naxos

Ariadne Auf Naxos

2004 · Self - Conductor

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

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

2010 · Self - Orchestra Conductor (archive footage)

Elgar: The Man Behind the Mask

Elgar: The Man Behind the Mask

2010 · Self

Colin Davis: The Man and His Music

Colin Davis: The Man and His Music

2012 · Self

Mozart: Requiem in D minor, KV626

Mozart: Requiem in D minor, KV626

1984 · Self - Conductor

Engelbert Humperdinck: Hansel and Gretel

Engelbert Humperdinck: Hansel and Gretel

2008 · Self - Conductor

Beethoven: Missa Solemnis - Sir Colin Davis

Beethoven: Missa Solemnis - Sir Colin Davis

2011 · Self - Conductor

Achucarro Brahms Piano Concerto No. 2

Achucarro Brahms Piano Concerto No. 2

2010 · Self - Conductor

Handel: Messiah

Handel: Messiah

2014 · Self - Conductor