In addition to being among the foremost interpreters of the French composer, Mr. Nelson was praised for his work arranging ...

Berlioz gained an invaluable champion in Colin Davis, soon to be Sir Colin. He conducted all of Berlioz, repeatedly. In addition to conductors, there were writers who championed Berlioz ...

He revived interest in a “problem child” in the pantheon of high romantic composers, bringing Berlioz overdue recognition as ...

A noted Mozartian, Davis’s repertoire also embraced Tippett, Sibelius, Berlioz and Nielsen. His extensive discography was focused on Philips, RCA and LSO Live.

Colin Davis and the London Symphony Orchestra and Chorus, London Philharmonic Choir and tenor Barry Banks. Sir Colin Davis rehearsing Berlioz's Grande messe des morts at St Paul's Cathedral. Homepage ...