THE Beeb pays a fitting tribute to the late classical music conductor Colin Davis, who died last month at 85, in the first of two programmes dedicated to the Surrey-born former principal conductor of the London Symphony Orchestra (LSO).
In Sir Colin Davis with Love: In Performance, broadcaster Petroc Trelawny introduces footage from Davis’ televised concert at the 2011 Proms – his last appearance at the event – in which he conducted part of Beethoven’s Missa Solemnis with the LSO and the London Philharmonic Chorus.
Soloists include Helena Juntunen, Sarah Connolly, Paul Groves and Matthew Rose.
Following the programme, there is a chance to see an interview with Davis filmed shortly before his death, as he talks to John Bridcut about his life, beliefs and musical passions.
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