London Symphony Orchestra President Sir Colin Davis dies, aged 85

Tom Pakinkis

The president of the London Symphony Orchestra Sir Colin Davis has died, aged 85.

Sir Colin passed away after illness on Sunday evening, April 14. In a statement, the London Symphony Orchestra said, “He will be remembered with huge affection and admiration by the LSO and our thoughts are with his family at this time.”

Sir Colin first conducted the LSO in 1959 and became principal conductor in 1995. He was the longest serving principal conductor in the LSO’s history ...

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