Sir Colin Davis
Biography
A former orchestral clarinetist, studying at the Royal College of Music in London, Davis worked his way steadily to prominence as a conductor of much versatility and dynamism, building up a world reputation in the music of Mozart and Berlioz.
Davis was for many years The Royal Opera’s music director, and he is a former holder of major posts at the BBC Symphony, Boston Symphony and Bavarian Radio Symphony orchestras.
He received a Knighthood in 1980.
Music
From 1992-2006 he was the London Symphony Orchestra’s principal conductor, where he has happily developed the brand of spacious grandeur that he increasingly brings to his performances.
He is also a long-standing champion of modern composers, notably Michael Tippett and he became President of the LSO on 1 January 2007.
Listen to Colin Davis
Listen to Colin Davis talking to Classic FM in July 2008.
Discography
2006 - The Mozart Collection
Mozart: Overtures
Beethoven: Missa Solemnis / Choral Fantasy
Mozart: Requiem / Choral Works
2005 - Pacific Coast Highway [Drive Time]
Berlioz: Overtures: Classic Library Series
2004 - Mahler: Symphony No. 8
Schubert: Symphonies Nos. 1-6, 8 & 9
Schumann: Cello Concerto; Adagio & Allegro; Fantasiestücke; Five Stücke im Volkston, Op. 102
Schumann, Grieg: Piano Concertos [Expanded Edition]
Brahms: Symphonies; Overtures; Haydn Variations; Piano Concertos; Violin Concerto
Sibelius: Symphonies 1-7
1999 - W. A. Mozart: Overtures
Karelia Suite, Tapiola, Nightride And Sunset
1996 - Beethoven: Fidelio
1995 - Wagner: Lohengrin
