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    Sir Colin Davis - the classical music world pays tribute

    The passing away of Sir Colin Davis has been announced, prompting some heartfelt, poignant and fond tributes from the classical music world.

    1. colin davis tweets

      1. 'An incredible conductor'

    2. colin davis tweets

      2. 'Dignity & integrity'

    3. colin davis tweets

      3. 'Very sad news'

    4. john suchet colin davis

      4. John Suchet reacts

    5. colin davis tweets

      5. 'Gentle, elegant, wonderful'

    6. colin davis tweets

      6. 'Why me?'

    7. colin davis tweets

      7. 'You were right dear'

    8. nicholas kenyon barbican sir colin davis

      8. Nicholas Kenyon

      Nicholas Kenyon, Managing Director of the Barbican Centre, described Sir Colin as one of the great musicians of the last half century. "He's been so much a part of our musical lives that its quite difficult to imagine him not there," he said. "One thing I'd particularly like to remember is his commitment to young people and their music making. He was absolutely tireless in trying to show that young people had innate musical talent, and that it could be brought out of them."

    9. colin davis tweets

      9. 'One of our greatest alumni'

    10. Classic FM Presenters

      10. David Mellor

      "He was the most significant conductor of the last half-century, [and] was widely regarded as a conductor of exceptional capabilities across a whole range of music."

    11. colin davis tweets

      11. 'Missed by us all'

    12. colin davis tweets

      12. 'Final concerts'

    13. colin davis tweets

      13. 'Wonderful conductor'

    14. colin davis tweets

      14. 'Wonderful music making'

    15. colin davis tweets

      15. 'Finest since Beecham'

    16. colin davis tweets

      16. 'Will be missed'

    17. colin davis tweets

      17. 'A fine knitter'

    18. colin davis tweets

      18. 'Best ever recordings'

    19. colin davis tweets

      19. 'Sparkle in his eyes'

    20. colin davis tweets

      20. 'An incredible inspiration'

    21. colin davis tweets

      21. 'He'll live on'

    22. colin davis tweets

      22. 'Immensely sad'

    23. colin davis tweets

      23. 'An honour to play under him'

    24. colin davis tweets

      24. 'Exquisite music'

    25. colin davis tweets

      25. 'Makes time meaningful'

    26. colin davis tweets

      26. 'Outstanding contribution'

    27. colin davis tweets

      27. 'Wonderful mentor'

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