Sir Colin Davis (English conductor)

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principal conductor for:BBC Symphony Orchestra (from 1967 until 1971)
Symphonieorchester des Bayerischen Rundfunks (from 1983 until 1992)
London Symphony Orchestra (from 1995 until 2006)
principal guest conductor for:Boston Symphony Orchestra (from 1972 until 1984)
students:André de Ridder (conductor) (ended)
Richard Stamp (ended)
Daniel Cohen (conductor, music director, violinist)
Nikolaj Znaider (violinist) (conducting)
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Appearances

DateTitleCredited asAttributesArtistLength
chorus master
Die Zauberflöte, K. 620: Act I, Scene XV. No. 8 Finale "Zum Ziele führt dich diese Bahn" (Tamino)Staatskapelle Dresden, Sir Colin Davis25:07
conducted
1959-12-02 – 1959-12-06Il barbiere di Siviglia: Act I. "Una voce poco fa" (Rosina)Colin DavisAnna Moffo, Philharmonia Orchestra, Sir Colin Davis7:01
1959-12-02 – 1959-12-06Il Puritani: Qui la voce...Vien, dilettoColin DavisAnna Moffo, Philharmonia Orchestra, Colin Davis6:18
1959-12-02 – 1959-12-06La Sonnambula: Ah! non credea mirarti...Ah! non giungeColin DavisAnna Moffo, Philharmonia Orchestra, Colin Davis7:43
1959-12-02 – 1959-12-06La Traviata: È strano... Ah, fors' e lui... Sempre liberaColin DavisAnna Moffo, Philharmonia Orchestra, Colin Davis7:09
1959-12-02 – 1959-12-06Lucia di Lammermoor: Il dolce suono... Ardon gl'incensi (Mad Scene)Colin DavisAnna Moffo, Philharmonia Orchestra, Colin Davis16:24
1959-12-02 – 1959-12-06Rigoletto: Gualtier Malde...Caro nomeColin DavisAnna Moffo, Philharmonia Orchestra, Colin Davis7:04
1959-12La traviata: Ah, fors' è lui ... Sempre liberaAnna Moffo, Philharmonia Orchestra, Sir Colin Davis7:09
1959-12Rigoletto: Caro nomeAnna Moffo, Philharmonia Orchestra, Sir Colin Davis7:02
1960L’Enfance du Christ, Deuxième Partie - La Fuite en Egypte: I. OuvertureThe Goldsbrough Orchestra, Sir Colin Davis5:26
1960L’Enfance du Christ, Deuxième Partie - La Fuite en Egypte: II. Il s’en va loin de la terreSt. Anthony Singers, The Goldsbrough Orchestra, Sir Colin Davis4:59
1960L’Enfance du Christ, Deuxième Partie - La Fuite en Egypte: III. Les pelerins etant venusPeter Pears, St. Anthony Singers, The Goldsbrough Orchestra, Sir Colin Davis6:52
1960L’Enfance du Christ, Première Partie - Le Songe d’Hérode: I. Dans la creche, en ce tempsEdgar Fleet, John Frost, Peter Pears, The Goldsbrough Orchestra, Sir Colin Davis10:00
1960L’Enfance du Christ, Première Partie - Le Songe d’Hérode: II. Toujours ce reve!Joseph Rouleau, The Goldsbrough Orchestra, Sir Colin Davis8:21
1960L’Enfance du Christ, Première Partie - Le Songe d’Hérode: III. Seigneur!... Laches, tremblez!John Frost, Joseph Rouleau, St. Anthony Singers, The Goldsbrough Orchestra, Sir Colin Davis7:41
1960L’Enfance du Christ, Première Partie - Le Songe d’Hérode: IV. Eh bien, par le fer qu’ils perissent!Joseph Rouleau, St. Anthony Singers, The Goldsbrough Orchestra, Sir Colin Davis2:50
1960L’Enfance du Christ, Première Partie - Le Songe d’Hérode: V. O mon cher filsJohn Cameron, Elsie Morison, The Goldsbrough Orchestra, Sir Colin Davis7:53
1960L’Enfance du Christ, Première Partie - Le Songe d’Hérode: VI. Joseph! Marie!John Cameron, Elsie Morison, St. Anthony Singers, The Goldsbrough Orchestra, Sir Colin Davis4:44
1960L’Enfance du Christ, Troisième Partie - L’Arrivée à Saïs: I. Depuis trois joursPeter Pears, The Goldsbrough Orchestra, Sir Colin Davis3:35
1960L’Enfance du Christ, Troisième Partie - L’Arrivée à Saïs: II. Dans cette ville immenseJohn Cameron, Elsie Morison, St. Anthony Singers, The Goldsbrough Orchestra, Sir Colin Davis5:42
1960L’Enfance du Christ, Troisième Partie - L’Arrivée à Saïs: III. Entrez, entrez, pauvres Hebreux!Joseph Rouleau, St. Anthony Singers, The Goldsbrough Orchestra, Sir Colin Davis4:12
1960L’Enfance du Christ, Troisième Partie - L’Arrivée à Saïs: IV. Sur vos traits fatiguesJohn Cameron, Joseph Rouleau, St. Anthony Singers, The Goldsbrough Orchestra, Sir Colin Davis3:28
1960L’Enfance du Christ, Troisième Partie - L’Arrivée à Saïs: V. Trio pur deux flutes et harpeThe Goldsbrough Orchestra, Sir Colin Davis6:02
1960L’Enfance du Christ, Troisième Partie - L’Arrivée à Saïs: VI. Vous pleurez, jeune mereJohn Cameron, Elsie Morison, Joseph Rouleau, St. Anthony Singers, The Goldsbrough Orchestra, Sir Colin Davis4:36
1960L’Enfance du Christ, Troisième Partie - L’Arrivée à Saïs: VII. Ce fut ainsi que, par un infidelePeter Pears, St. Anthony Singers, The Goldsbrough Orchestra, Sir Colin Davis11:16
1961-11-27 – 1961-11-29Symphony no. 40 in G minor, K. 550: I. Molto allegroLondon Symphony Orchestra, Sir Colin Davis7:24
1961-11-27 – 1961-11-29Symphony no. 40 in G minor, K. 550: II. AndanteLondon Symphony Orchestra, Sir Colin Davis8:07
1961-11-27 – 1961-11-29Symphony no. 40 in G minor, K. 550: III. Menuetto: AllegrettoLondon Symphony Orchestra, Sir Colin Davis4:34
1961-11-27 – 1961-11-29Symphony no. 40 in G minor, K. 550: IV. Allegro assaiLondon Symphony Orchestra, Sir Colin Davis6:29
1961-11-28 – 1961-11-29Violin Concerto no. 3 in G major, K. 216: I. AllegroArthur Grumiaux, London Symphony Orchestra, Sir Colin Davis8:43
1961-11-28 – 1961-11-29Violin Concerto no. 3 in G major, K. 216: II. AdagioArthur Grumiaux, London Symphony Orchestra, Sir Colin Davis7:37
1961-11-28 – 1961-11-29Violin Concerto no. 3 in G major, K. 216: III. Rondeau. AllegroArthur Grumiaux, London Symphony Orchestra, Sir Colin Davis5:45
1961-11-28 – 1961-11-29Violin Concerto no. 5 in A major, K. 219: I. Allegro apertoArthur Grumiaux, London Symphony Orchestra, Sir Colin Davis9:18
1961-11-28 – 1961-11-29Violin Concerto no. 5 in A major, K. 219: II. AdagioArthur Grumiaux, London Symphony Orchestra, Sir Colin Davis9:42
1961-11-28 – 1961-11-29Violin Concerto no. 5 in A major, K. 219: III. Rondeau: Tempo di MenuettoArthur Grumiaux, London Symphony Orchestra, Sir Colin Davis8:15
1962-04-11 – 1962-04-12Concerto for Violin no. 1 in B-flat major, K. 207: III. PrestoArthur Grumiaux, London Symphony Orchestra, Sir Colin Davis5:18
1962-04-11 – 1962-04-12Violin Concerto no. 1 in B-flat major, K. 207: I. Allegro moderatoArthur Grumiaux, London Symphony Orchestra, Sir Colin Davis6:35
1962-04-11 – 1962-04-12Violin Concerto no. 1 in B-flat major, K. 207: II. AdagioArthur Grumiaux, London Symphony Orchestra, Sir Colin Davis6:57
1962-04-11 – 1962-04-12Violin Concerto no. 4 in D major, K. 218: I. AllegroArthur Grumiaux, London Symphony Orchestra, Sir Colin Davis9:01
1962-04-11 – 1962-04-12Violin Concerto no. 4 in D major, K. 218: II. Andante cantabileArthur Grumiaux, London Symphony Orchestra, Sir Colin Davis6:54
1962-04Violin Concerto no. 4 in D major, K. 218: III. Rondeau. Andante grazioso - Allegro ma non troppoArthur Grumiaux, London Symphony Orchestra, Sir Colin Davis7:01
1962-07-13Piano Concerto No. 23 in A major, K. 488: AdagioArthur Rubinstein, English Chamber Orchestra, Sir Colin Davis7:23
1962-07-13Piano Concerto No. 23 in A major, K. 488: AllegroArthur Rubinstein, English Chamber Orchestra, Sir Colin Davis11:34
1962-07-13Piano Concerto No. 23 in A major, K. 488: Allegro assaiArthur Rubinstein, English Chamber Orchestra, Sir Colin Davis8:19
1962-10-16Harold en Italie, op. 16: I. Adagio — Allegro ma non troppoYehudi Menuhin, Philharmonia Orchestra, Sir Colin Davis16:29
1962-10-16Harold en Italie, op. 16: II. AllegrettoYehudi Menuhin, Philharmonia Orchestra, Sir Colin Davis9:03
1962-10-16Harold en Italie, op. 16: III. Allegro assai — Allegretto — Allegro assai — AllegrettoYehudi Menuhin, Philharmonia Orchestra, Sir Colin Davis6:35
1962-10-16Harold en Italie, op. 16: IV. Allegro freneticoYehudi Menuhin, Philharmonia Orchestra, Sir Colin Davis12:21
1962-10-22 – 1962-10-23Harold en Italie, op. 16: I. Adagio — Allegro ma non troppoYehudi Menuhin, Philharmonia Orchestra, Sir Colin Davis16:29
1962-10-22 – 1962-10-23Harold en Italie, op. 16: II. AllegrettoYehudi Menuhin, Philharmonia Orchestra, Sir Colin Davis9:03
1962-10-22 – 1962-10-23Harold en Italie, op. 16: III. Allegro assai — Allegretto — Allegro assai — AllegrettoYehudi Menuhin, Philharmonia Orchestra, Sir Colin Davis6:35
1962-10-22 – 1962-10-23Harold en Italie, op. 16: IV. Allegro freneticoYehudi Menuhin, Philharmonia Orchestra, Sir Colin Davis12:21
1962Béatrice et Bénédict : « Vous soupirez, madame ? » … « Nuit paisible et sereine »April Cantelo, Helen Watts, London Symphony Orchestra, Sir Colin Davis11:54
1962Il Signor Bruschino: OvertureRoyal Philharmonic Orchestra, Sir Colin Davis5:01
1963-05-16 – 1963-05-18Symphonie fantastique, op. 14: I. Rêveries, passions (Largo - Allegro agitato ed appassionato assai)London Symphony Orchestra, Sir Colin Davis15:37
1963-05-16 – 1963-05-18Symphonie fantastique, op. 14: II. Un bal (Valse: Allegro non troppo)London Symphony Orchestra, Sir Colin Davis6:15
1963-05-16 – 1963-05-18Symphonie fantastique, op. 14: III. Scène aux champs (Adagio)London Symphony Orchestra, Sir Colin Davis17:09
1963-05-16 – 1963-05-18Symphonie fantastique, op. 14: IV. Marche au supplice (Allegretto non troppo)London Symphony Orchestra, Sir Colin Davis6:31
1963-05-16 – 1963-05-18Symphonie fantastique, op. 14: V. Songe d'une nuit de Sabbat (Larghetto - Allegro) / Ronde du Sabbat: Poco meno mosso)London Symphony Orchestra, Sir Colin Davis10:00
1963-10-22 – 1963-10-26Concierto de Aranjuez for Guitar and Orchestra: I. Allegro con spiritoJulian Bream, Melos Ensemble, Sir Colin Davis5:32
1963-10-22 – 1963-10-26Concierto de Aranjuez for Guitar and Orchestra: II. AdagioJulian Bream, Melos Ensemble, Sir Colin Davis9:34
1963-10-22 – 1963-10-26Concierto de Aranjuez for Guitar and Orchestra: III. Allegro gentileJulian Bream, Melos Ensemble, Sir Colin Davis4:50
1963-11-22 – 1963-11-25Le Sacre du printemps: Première partie. L’Adoration de la terre: I. IntroductionLondon Symphony Orchestra, Sir Colin Davis3:28
1963-11-22 – 1963-11-25Le Sacre du printemps: Première partie. L’Adoration de la terre: II. Les Augures printaniers – Danses des adolescentesLondon Symphony Orchestra, Sir Colin Davis3:07
1963-11-22 – 1963-11-25Le Sacre du printemps: Première partie. L’Adoration de la terre: III. Jeu du raptLondon Symphony Orchestra, Sir Colin Davis1:18
1963-11-22 – 1963-11-25Le Sacre du printemps: Première partie. L’Adoration de la terre: IV. Rondes printanièresLondon Symphony Orchestra, Sir Colin Davis3:39
1963-11-22 – 1963-11-25Le Sacre du printemps: Première partie. L’Adoration de la terre: V. Jeux des cités rivalesLondon Symphony Orchestra, Sir Colin Davis1:51
1963-11-22 – 1963-11-25Le Sacre du printemps: Première partie. L’Adoration de la terre: VI. Cortège du sageLondon Symphony Orchestra, Sir Colin Davis0:40
1963-11-22 – 1963-11-25Le Sacre du printemps: Première partie. L’Adoration de la terre: VII. Le sageLondon Symphony Orchestra, Sir Colin Davis0:23
1963-11-22 – 1963-11-25Le Sacre du printemps: Première partie. L’Adoration de la terre: VIII. Danse de la terreLondon Symphony Orchestra, Sir Colin Davis1:11
1963-11-22 – 1963-11-25Le Sacre du printemps: Seconde partie. Le Sacrifice: IX. IntroductionLondon Symphony Orchestra, Sir Colin Davis4:09
1963-11-22 – 1963-11-25Le Sacre du printemps: Seconde partie. Le Sacrifice: X. Cercles mystérieux des adolescentesLondon Symphony Orchestra, Sir Colin Davis3:24
1963-11-22 – 1963-11-25Le Sacre du printemps: Seconde partie. Le Sacrifice: XI. Glorification de l’élueLondon Symphony Orchestra, Sir Colin Davis1:31
1963-11-22 – 1963-11-25Le Sacre du printemps: Seconde partie. Le Sacrifice: XII. Évocation des ancêtresLondon Symphony Orchestra, Sir Colin Davis0:41
1963-11-22 – 1963-11-25Le Sacre du printemps: Seconde partie. Le Sacrifice: XIII. Action rituelle des ancêtresLondon Symphony Orchestra, Sir Colin Davis3:33
1963-11-22 – 1963-11-25Le Sacre du printemps: Seconde partie. Le Sacrifice: XIV. Danse sacrale. l’élueLondon Symphony Orchestra, Sir Colin Davis4:33
1963-11-23 – 1963-11-26Symphony no. 25 in G minor, K. 183: I. Allegro con brioLondon Symphony Orchestra, Sir Colin Davis7:54
1963-11-23 – 1963-11-26Symphony no. 25 in G minor, K. 183: II. AndanteLondon Symphony Orchestra, Sir Colin Davis4:12
1963-11-23 – 1963-11-26Symphony no. 25 in G minor, K. 183: III. MinuettoLondon Symphony Orchestra, Sir Colin Davis3:51
1963-11-23 – 1963-11-26Symphony no. 25 in G minor, K. 183: IV. AllegroLondon Symphony Orchestra, Sir Colin Davis4:34
1963-11-23 – 1963-11-26Symphony no. 32 in G major, K. 318London Symphony Orchestra, Sir Colin Davis8:17
1963-12-23 – 1963-12-24Piano Concerto: I. Allegro non troppoJohn Ogdon, Philharmonia Orchestra, Sir Colin Davis15:56
1963-12-23 – 1963-12-24Piano Concerto: II. Molto lento e tranquilloJohn Ogdon, Philharmonia Orchestra, Sir Colin Davis8:14
1963-12-23 – 1963-12-24Piano Concerto: III. VivaceJohn Ogdon, Philharmonia Orchestra, Sir Colin Davis8:09
1964-01Concerto in C, K. 299, for flute, harp and orchestra: I. AllegroHubert Barwahser, Osian Ellis, London Symphony Orchestra, Sir Colin Davis9:33
1964-01Concerto in C, K. 299, for flute, harp and orchestra: II. AndantinoHubert Barwahser, Osian Ellis, London Symphony Orchestra, Sir Colin Davis9:06
1964-01Concerto in C, K. 299, for flute, harp and orchestra: III. Rondeau. AllegroHubert Barwahser, Osian Ellis, London Symphony Orchestra, Sir Colin Davis9:25
1964-05-15 – 1964-05-22Adagio for Violin and Orchestra in E, K. 261Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart7:02
1964-05-15 – 1964-05-22Rondo for Violin and Orchestra in C, K. 373Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart5:18
1964-05-19 – 1964-05-20Sinfonia concertante in E-flat for Violin, Viola and Orchestra, K. 364: I. Allegro maestosoArthur Grumiaux, Arrigo Pelliccia, London Symphony Orchestra, Colin Davis13:13
1964-05-19 – 1964-05-20Sinfonia concertante in E-flat for Violin, Viola and Orchestra, K. 364: II. AndanteArthur Grumiaux, Arrigo Pelliccia, London Symphony Orchestra, Colin Davis11:18
1964-05-19 – 1964-05-20Sinfonia concertante in E-flat for Violin, Viola and Orchestra, K. 364: III. PrestoArthur Grumiaux, Arrigo Pelliccia, London Symphony Orchestra, Colin Davis6:19
1964-05-19 – 1964-05-20Violin Concerto no. 2 in D major, K. 211: I. Allegro moderatoArthur Grumiaux, London Symphony Orchestra, Colin Davis8:18
1964-05-19 – 1964-05-20Violin Concerto no. 2 in D major, K. 211: II. AndanteArthur Grumiaux, London Symphony Orchestra, Colin Davis6:34
1964-05-19 – 1964-05-20Violin Concerto no. 2 in D major, K. 211: III. Rondeau: AllegroArthur Grumiaux, London Symphony Orchestra, Colin Davis4:05
1964-05-22Sinfonia concertante in E-flat for Violin, Viola and Orchestra, K. 364: I. Allegro maestosoArthur Grumiaux, Arrigo Pelliccia, London Symphony Orchestra, Colin Davis13:13
1964-05-22Sinfonia concertante in E-flat for Violin, Viola and Orchestra, K. 364: II. AndanteArthur Grumiaux, Arrigo Pelliccia, London Symphony Orchestra, Colin Davis11:18
1964-05-22Sinfonia concertante in E-flat for Violin, Viola and Orchestra, K. 364: III. PrestoArthur Grumiaux, Arrigo Pelliccia, London Symphony Orchestra, Colin Davis6:19
1964-05-22Violin Concerto no. 2 in D major, K. 211: I. Allegro moderatoArthur Grumiaux, London Symphony Orchestra, Colin Davis8:18
1964-05-22Violin Concerto no. 2 in D major, K. 211: II. AndanteArthur Grumiaux, London Symphony Orchestra, Colin Davis6:34
1964-05-22Violin Concerto no. 2 in D major, K. 211: III. Rondeau: AllegroArthur Grumiaux, London Symphony Orchestra, Colin Davis4:05
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orchestra
Concerto in C, K. 299, for flute, harp and orchestra: II. AndantinoHubert Barwahser, Osian Ellis, London Symphony Orchestra, Sir Colin Davis9:06
Concerto in C, K. 299, for flute, harp and orchestra: III. Rondeau. AllegroHubert Barwahser, Osian Ellis, London Symphony Orchestra, Sir Colin Davis9:25
vocals
1969-09-13Colin’s Speech / Happy Birthday (audience)spoken vocalsSir Colin Davis3:54
1972-09-16Colin’s Speechspoken vocalsSir Colin Davis1:54
1972-09-16Colin’s SpeechColin Davisspoken vocalsColin Davis?:??
conducted
2003-01-27Die ZauberflöteWolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Der Holzwurm der Oper erzählt: Engelbert Humperdinck Hänsel und GretelIlja Richter & Silke Dornow
Die ZauberflöteMozart; Margaret Price, Luciana Serra, Peter Schreier, Kurt Moll, Mikael Melbye, Theo Adam, Rundfunkchor Leipzig, Staatskapelle Dresden, Sir Colin Davis
Dumbarton Oaks / Danses concertantes / Concerto in D / CantataStravinsky; English Chamber Orchestra, Sir Colin Davis
Messa da RequiemGiuseppe Verdi; Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra and Chorus, Sir Colin Davis
Peter GrimesBritten; Jon Vickers, Heather Harper, Jonathan Summers, Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, Sir Colin Davis
Piano Concertos Nos. 21 & 23 / Piano Sonata "Alla Turca"Mozart; English Chamber Orchestra, Sir Colin Davis, Alicia de Larrocha
RequiemVerdi; London Symphony Orchestra, Sir Colin Davis
Sacred MusicMozart; Sir Colin Davis
Symphonies nos. 94, 104Joseph Haydn; Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra, Sir Colin Davis
Symphony no. 9 in D minor, op. 125 “Choral”Ludwig van Beethoven; Symphonieorchester des Bayerischen Rundfunks, Chor des Bayerischen Rundfunks, Sir Colin Davis
The Dream of Gerontius (disc 1)Sir Edward Elgar; London Symphony Orchestra, London Symphony Chorus, Sir Colin Davis
The London Symphonies, 1: Nos. 95, 96, 98, 102, 103, 104 (made in U.S.A.)Haydn; Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra, Sir Colin Davis
The Messiah (highlights)George Frideric Handel; Sir Colin Davis
The Spirit of ChristmasLondon Symphony Orchestra, Sir Colin Davis, The John Alldis Choir
dedicated works
St. John Passion
The Ice Break
orchestrated
String Quartet no. 12 in E-flat major, op. 127 (orchestrated by Davis and Matthews)
reconstructed
2004Lemminkäinen Suite, op. 22: II. Lemminkäinen Tuonelassa (1896 reconstruction by Colin Davis (2004))
works premiered
1971Memories of Morning: Night, op. 30Colin Davis