Davis, Colin 1927-2013
Overview
| Works: | 3,594 works in 9,687 publications in 10 languages and 122,160 library holdings |
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| Genres: | Songs and music Operas Live sound recordings Drama Oratorios Excerpts Chamber operas Opera adaptations Songs Music |
| Roles: | Conductor, Performer, Instrumentalist, Author, Other, Arranger, Narrator, Director, Interviewee, Author of introduction, Composer, Singer, Creator, Editor |
| Classifications: | M1500, 782.1 |
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Most widely held works about
Colin Davis
- Colin Davis by Alan Blyth( Book )
- Colin Davis by Colin Davis( Recording )
- The music of Hector Berlioz : a performance study based on interviews with Colin Davis, Charles Dutoit, and John Eliot Gardiner by Joel Benjamin Neves( )
- Die Japan-Tournee der BR-Symphoniker mit Chef Sir Colin Davis by Achim Barth( Book )
- Oral history with Ernest Fleischmann by Ernest Fleischmann( )
- Contemporary musicians : profiles of the people in music by Leigh Ann DeRemer( )
- Contemporary musicians by Leigh Anne DeRemer( )
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Most widely held works by
Colin Davis
Les Troyens by
Hector Berlioz(
Recording
)
96 editions published between 1969 and 2005 in 8 languages and held by 1,643 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Performances of Berlioz's epic masterpiece are rare events--under James Levine's inspired leadership, the stellar cast and the Met's chorus and orchestra triumphantly meet the enormous challenge. Ben Heppner is the legendary Trojan hero Aeneas who escapes the doomed city of Troy and falls in love with the beautiful Queen of Carthage, Dido, sung by the radiant Lorraine Hunt Lieberson in her final appearance at the Met. Deborah Voigt is breathtaking as Cassandra, the Trojan prophetess who sees the looming calamity but is ignored
96 editions published between 1969 and 2005 in 8 languages and held by 1,643 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Performances of Berlioz's epic masterpiece are rare events--under James Levine's inspired leadership, the stellar cast and the Met's chorus and orchestra triumphantly meet the enormous challenge. Ben Heppner is the legendary Trojan hero Aeneas who escapes the doomed city of Troy and falls in love with the beautiful Queen of Carthage, Dido, sung by the radiant Lorraine Hunt Lieberson in her final appearance at the Met. Deborah Voigt is breathtaking as Cassandra, the Trojan prophetess who sees the looming calamity but is ignored
A child of our time by
Michael Tippett(
)
41 editions published between 1975 and 2015 in 4 languages and held by 1,110 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Based on the 1938 assassination of a German diplomat in Paris by Jewish refugee Herschel Grynszpan, which led to Germany's Kristallnacht
41 editions published between 1975 and 2015 in 4 languages and held by 1,110 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Based on the 1938 assassination of a German diplomat in Paris by Jewish refugee Herschel Grynszpan, which led to Germany's Kristallnacht
Falstaff by
Giuseppe Verdi(
)
32 editions published between 1992 and 2009 in 4 languages and held by 1,050 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Verdi's last work is his only major comedy and one of his crowning glories. Judith Raskin and Luigi Alva are the enchanting Fenton and Nannetta who want to be married even though her father, Ford (Frank Guarrera), objects. Ford's wife Alice (Phyllis Curtin) is being wooed by Falstaff (Ezio Flagello) who is also interested in Meg Page (Mildred Miller). Fortunately Dame Quickly (Fedora Barbieri) is a match for Falstaff and teaches him a lesson
32 editions published between 1992 and 2009 in 4 languages and held by 1,050 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Verdi's last work is his only major comedy and one of his crowning glories. Judith Raskin and Luigi Alva are the enchanting Fenton and Nannetta who want to be married even though her father, Ford (Frank Guarrera), objects. Ford's wife Alice (Phyllis Curtin) is being wooed by Falstaff (Ezio Flagello) who is also interested in Meg Page (Mildred Miller). Fortunately Dame Quickly (Fedora Barbieri) is a match for Falstaff and teaches him a lesson
Peter Grimes by
Benjamin Britten(
Recording
)
62 editions published between 1967 and 2013 in 4 languages and held by 987 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The great Jon Vickers sings one of his most acclaimed roles, the tortured fisherman of the title, in Britten's powerful drama. Hounded by the small-minded local townspeople, with only Ellen Orford (Lucine Amara) and Captain Balstrode (Geraint Evans) on his sie, Peter's slow descent into madness is as searing as it is inevitable. Colin Davis conducts, with Lili Chookasian as Auntie and Jean Madeira as Mrs. Sedley
62 editions published between 1967 and 2013 in 4 languages and held by 987 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The great Jon Vickers sings one of his most acclaimed roles, the tortured fisherman of the title, in Britten's powerful drama. Hounded by the small-minded local townspeople, with only Ellen Orford (Lucine Amara) and Captain Balstrode (Geraint Evans) on his sie, Peter's slow descent into madness is as searing as it is inevitable. Colin Davis conducts, with Lili Chookasian as Auntie and Jean Madeira as Mrs. Sedley
Benvenuto Cellini by
Hector Berlioz(
)
71 editions published between 1962 and 2008 in 7 languages and held by 909 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Benvenuto Cellini: Opéra semi-séria en deux actes, op. 23. Livret: Léon de Wailly et Auguste Barbier
71 editions published between 1962 and 2008 in 7 languages and held by 909 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Benvenuto Cellini: Opéra semi-séria en deux actes, op. 23. Livret: Léon de Wailly et Auguste Barbier
Messiah by
George Frideric Handel(
)
31 editions published between 1966 and 2007 in 3 languages and held by 896 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Tafelmusik Baroque Orchestra and Chamber Choir present an intimate and stirring performance of Handel's Messiah. This 2-CD recording of the full score on period instruments features a stellar cast of soloists. Tafelmusik presents this baroque masterpiece with the spirit and vitality of Handel's own 18th-century productions. A perennial favorite with audiences and critics alike, Tafelmusik's Messiah has garnered glowing reviews year after year
31 editions published between 1966 and 2007 in 3 languages and held by 896 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Tafelmusik Baroque Orchestra and Chamber Choir present an intimate and stirring performance of Handel's Messiah. This 2-CD recording of the full score on period instruments features a stellar cast of soloists. Tafelmusik presents this baroque masterpiece with the spirit and vitality of Handel's own 18th-century productions. A perennial favorite with audiences and critics alike, Tafelmusik's Messiah has garnered glowing reviews year after year
Werther by
Jules Massenet(
)
53 editions published between 1950 and 2012 in 5 languages and held by 835 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The story of a young poet and his tragic love affair with Charlotte, the eldest daughter of the town Magistrate
53 editions published between 1950 and 2012 in 5 languages and held by 835 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The story of a young poet and his tragic love affair with Charlotte, the eldest daughter of the town Magistrate
Symphonie fantastique : op. 14 by
Hector Berlioz(
Recording
)
77 editions published between 1963 and 2007 in 6 languages and held by 827 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
I Reveries, Passions - II A Ball - III Scenes in the country - IV March to the Scaffold - V Dream of a witches' sabbath
77 editions published between 1963 and 2007 in 6 languages and held by 827 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
I Reveries, Passions - II A Ball - III Scenes in the country - IV March to the Scaffold - V Dream of a witches' sabbath
Béatrice et Bénédict by
Hector Berlioz(
Recording
)
66 editions published between 1963 and 2003 in 6 languages and held by 789 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Béatrice et Bénédict: Opéra comique en deux actes imité de Shakespeare
66 editions published between 1963 and 2003 in 6 languages and held by 789 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Béatrice et Bénédict: Opéra comique en deux actes imité de Shakespeare
Tosca : highlights by
Giacomo Puccini(
Recording
)
66 editions published between 1970 and 2007 in 8 languages and held by 748 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Book (125 p. :
66 editions published between 1970 and 2007 in 8 languages and held by 748 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Book (125 p. :
The planets by
Gustav Holst(
)
20 editions published between 1989 and 2003 in 5 languages and held by 726 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Simple text and accompanying illustrations introduce the nine planets of the universe
20 editions published between 1989 and 2003 in 5 languages and held by 726 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Simple text and accompanying illustrations introduce the nine planets of the universe
The turn of the screw by
Benjamin Britten(
)
35 editions published between 1982 and 2012 in 6 languages and held by 702 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Recorded Mar. 1981 in London
35 editions published between 1982 and 2012 in 6 languages and held by 702 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Recorded Mar. 1981 in London
Late Italian operas by
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart(
)
7 editions published between 1991 and 2014 in Italian and held by 692 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
7 editions published between 1991 and 2014 in Italian and held by 692 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Te Deum op. 22 by
Hector Berlioz(
Recording
)
44 editions published between 1969 and 2007 in 5 languages and held by 652 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Te Deum pour ténor, trois choeurs, orchestre et orgue concertante, op. 22
44 editions published between 1969 and 2007 in 5 languages and held by 652 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Te Deum pour ténor, trois choeurs, orchestre et orgue concertante, op. 22
Symphonie fantastique by
Hector Berlioz(
)
38 editions published between 1966 and 2006 in 5 languages and held by 617 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Recorded live at Hitomi Kinen Kodo, Tokyo, on 28 May 1993
38 editions published between 1966 and 2006 in 5 languages and held by 617 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Recorded live at Hitomi Kinen Kodo, Tokyo, on 28 May 1993
Overtures by
Hector Berlioz(
Recording
)
36 editions published between 1951 and 2005 in 6 languages and held by 589 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Inhalt: 01. Le Corsaire (Der Korsar) op. 21 (Ouvertüre) Allegro assai - Adagio sostenuto - Tempo 1 (Allegro assai) (08:12) 02. Béatrice et Bénédict (Oper in 2 Akten) (Ouvertüre) Allegro scherzando - Andante un poco sostenuto - Allegro (08:05) 03. Les Francs-Juges (Die Femerichter) op. 3 (Ouvertüre) Adagio sostenuto - Allegro assai - Animato - Più ... (11:53) 04. Le Carnaval romain (Römischer Karneval) op. 9 (Ouvertüre) Allegro assai con fuoco - Andante sostenuto ... (08:31) 05. Waverley op. 1 (Große Ouvertüre) Larghetto - Allegro vivace (10:01) 06. Le Roi Lear op. 4 (Große Ouvertüre) Andante non troppo lento, ma maestoso - Allegro disperato ed agitato ... (15:29) 07. Benvenuto Cellini op. 23 (Oper in 2 Akten) (Ouvertüre) Allegro deciso con impeto - Larghetto (10:36)
36 editions published between 1951 and 2005 in 6 languages and held by 589 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Inhalt: 01. Le Corsaire (Der Korsar) op. 21 (Ouvertüre) Allegro assai - Adagio sostenuto - Tempo 1 (Allegro assai) (08:12) 02. Béatrice et Bénédict (Oper in 2 Akten) (Ouvertüre) Allegro scherzando - Andante un poco sostenuto - Allegro (08:05) 03. Les Francs-Juges (Die Femerichter) op. 3 (Ouvertüre) Adagio sostenuto - Allegro assai - Animato - Più ... (11:53) 04. Le Carnaval romain (Römischer Karneval) op. 9 (Ouvertüre) Allegro assai con fuoco - Andante sostenuto ... (08:31) 05. Waverley op. 1 (Große Ouvertüre) Larghetto - Allegro vivace (10:01) 06. Le Roi Lear op. 4 (Große Ouvertüre) Andante non troppo lento, ma maestoso - Allegro disperato ed agitato ... (15:29) 07. Benvenuto Cellini op. 23 (Oper in 2 Akten) (Ouvertüre) Allegro deciso con impeto - Larghetto (10:36)
Samson et Dalila by
Camille Saint-Saëns(
Recording
)
36 editions published between 1981 and 2011 in 5 languages and held by 588 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
This Biblical tale of the overwhelming love between a Jewish leader (Samson) and a Philistine beauty (Dalila) that turns sour and destroys them both has inspired numerous composers. But it's easy to see why Saint-Saëns's opera has remained a favorite--not only with audiences but also with great singing actors. Seldom has Dalila been so sultry and seductive, or Samson's fall from strong man to blind prisoner been so wrenching. With enticing Risë Stevens and heroic Mario Del Monaco in the titles roles, and Martial Singher as the High Priest, this stunning performance is a true gem
36 editions published between 1981 and 2011 in 5 languages and held by 588 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
This Biblical tale of the overwhelming love between a Jewish leader (Samson) and a Philistine beauty (Dalila) that turns sour and destroys them both has inspired numerous composers. But it's easy to see why Saint-Saëns's opera has remained a favorite--not only with audiences but also with great singing actors. Seldom has Dalila been so sultry and seductive, or Samson's fall from strong man to blind prisoner been so wrenching. With enticing Risë Stevens and heroic Mario Del Monaco in the titles roles, and Martial Singher as the High Priest, this stunning performance is a true gem
Oedipus Rex by
Igor Stravinsky(
Recording
)
25 editions published between 1962 and 2003 in 6 languages and held by 583 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A William Butler Yeats translation of Oedipus Rex performed by the Shakespearean Festival Players under the direction of Tyrone Guthrie.-
25 editions published between 1962 and 2003 in 6 languages and held by 583 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A William Butler Yeats translation of Oedipus Rex performed by the Shakespearean Festival Players under the direction of Tyrone Guthrie.-
Faust by
Charles Gounod(
Recording
)
39 editions published between 1986 and 2012 in 5 languages and held by 572 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
An account of the Afghan guerrillas in 1986-1987, including a discussion between the author and Col. Danis Turlais, Commander of the Latvian Defence Forces, who served in the Soviet Army Headquarters in Kabul
39 editions published between 1986 and 2012 in 5 languages and held by 572 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
An account of the Afghan guerrillas in 1986-1987, including a discussion between the author and Col. Danis Turlais, Commander of the Latvian Defence Forces, who served in the Soviet Army Headquarters in Kabul
Requiem in D minor, K. 626 by
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart(
)
16 editions published between 1967 and 2006 in 4 languages and held by 568 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
ATMA Classique is reissuing one of Les Violons du Roy's seminal discs: the orchestra's recording of Mozart's Requiem as revised and completed by Robert D. Levin. The soloists are Karina Gauvin, Marie-Nicole Lemieux, John Tessier, and Nathan Berg. Bernard Labadie conducts Les Violons du Roy and the choir of La Chapelle de Québec. This recording was originally released on the Dorian label in 2002, and won the JUNO Award for Best Classical Album of the year in the vocal or choral performance category. This recording of Mozart's Requiem is especially poignant, as it was made in Troy, NewYork in the week following the September 11 attacks in 2001.The recording captures the emotion and immediacy of that special performance, which was later featured on CBC Television's Opening Night. The Globe & Mail wrote about "an appreciation of the transcendent aspects of the Requiem as a work of art that is about death, survival and the possibility of an afterlife. There is the magnificence of the music, so often used to solemnly mark terrible tragedy and bring solace."
16 editions published between 1967 and 2006 in 4 languages and held by 568 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
ATMA Classique is reissuing one of Les Violons du Roy's seminal discs: the orchestra's recording of Mozart's Requiem as revised and completed by Robert D. Levin. The soloists are Karina Gauvin, Marie-Nicole Lemieux, John Tessier, and Nathan Berg. Bernard Labadie conducts Les Violons du Roy and the choir of La Chapelle de Québec. This recording was originally released on the Dorian label in 2002, and won the JUNO Award for Best Classical Album of the year in the vocal or choral performance category. This recording of Mozart's Requiem is especially poignant, as it was made in Troy, NewYork in the week following the September 11 attacks in 2001.The recording captures the emotion and immediacy of that special performance, which was later featured on CBC Television's Opening Night. The Globe & Mail wrote about "an appreciation of the transcendent aspects of the Requiem as a work of art that is about death, survival and the possibility of an afterlife. There is the magnificence of the music, so often used to solemnly mark terrible tragedy and bring solace."
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Related Identities
- London Symphony Orchestra Other Performer Musician Producer Conductor Publisher Instrumentalist
- Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus 1756-1791 Creator Author Composer
- Berlioz, Hector 1803-1869 Arranger Librettist Musician Author Contributor Composer
- London Symphony Chorus Other Singer Performer Instrumentalist Musician
- Bayerischer Rundfunk Orchester Performer Instrumentalist Musician
- Staatskapelle Dresden Other Performer Instrumentalist Musician
- BBC Symphony Orchestra Other Singer Performer Instrumentalist
- Beethoven, Ludwig van 1770-1827 Other Author Musician Composer
- Concertgebouworkest Performer Instrumentalist Musician
- Sibelius, Jean 1865-1957 Author Composer
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Aeneas--(Legendary character) Ballets Ballets--Excerpts Cellini, Benvenuto, Choruses, Sacred (Mixed voices) with instrumental ensemble Choruses, Sacred (Mixed voices) with orchestra Choruses, Secular (Mixed voices) with orchestra Christmas music Delilah--(Biblical figure) Dido (Legendary character) Falstaff, John, Sir (Fictitious character) Faust, France Jesus Christ Live sound recordings Marches (Orchestra) Masses Motets Motion picture music New York (State)--New York Offertories (Music) Opera Operas Operas--Excerpts Oratorios Oratorios--Excerpts Orchestral music Orchestral music, Arranged Overtures Pavans Piano music Planets Requiems Requiems (Men's voices) Samson--(Biblical judge) Sonatas String orchestra music Suites (Orchestra) Symphonic poems Symphonic poems (Piano), Arranged Symphonie fantastique (Berlioz, Hector) Symphonies Symphonies (Piano), Arranged Te Deum laudamus (Music) Trojans Trojan War Tunisia--Carthage (Extinct city) Turkey--Troy (Extinct city) Variations (Double bass with orchestra), Arranged Wind ensembles
Alternative Names
Colin Davis British conductor
Colin Davis Brits dirigent (1927-2013)
Colin Davis britský dirigent
Colin Davis clarinettiste et chef d'orchestre
Colin Davis direttore d'orchestra inglese
Colin Davis englischer Dirigent
COLIN REX DAVIS
Davis, Colin
Davis, Colin 1927-2013 Sir
Davis, Colin 1927- Sir
Davis, Colin James
Davis, Colin Rex
Davis, Colin Rex 1927-2013
Davis, Colin Sir
Davis, Colin Sir, 1927-
Davis, Colin, Sir, 1927-2013
Davis, Collin
Davis, Rex Colin.
Sir Colin Davis
Дэвис, Колин
Колин Дейвис
Колін Девіс
קולין דייוויס
کالین دیویس موسیقیدان انگلیسی
콜린 데이비스
コリン・デイヴィス
デイヴィス, コリン
科林·戴维斯
Languages
French
(251)
English (177)
Italian (78)
German (55)
Latin (55)
Spanish (7)
Dutch (4)
Multiple languages (3)
Creek (1)
Miscellaneous languages (1)
English (177)
Italian (78)
German (55)
Latin (55)
Spanish (7)
Dutch (4)
Multiple languages (3)
Creek (1)
Miscellaneous languages (1)
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