Sir Colin Davis - the classical music world pays tribute

1. 'An incredible conductor'

2. 'Dignity & integrity'

3. 'Very sad news'

4. John Suchet reacts

5. 'Gentle, elegant, wonderful'

6. 'Why me?'

7. 'You were right dear'

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. 'One of our greatest alumni'

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. 'Missed by us all'

12. 'Final concerts'

13. 'Wonderful conductor'

14. 'Wonderful music making'

15. 'Finest since Beecham'

16. 'Will be missed'

17. 'A fine knitter'

18. 'Best ever recordings'

19. 'Sparkle in his eyes'

20. 'An incredible inspiration'

21. 'He'll live on'

22. 'Immensely sad'

23. 'An honour to play under him'

24. 'Exquisite music'

25. 'Makes time meaningful'

26. 'Outstanding contribution'

27. 'Wonderful mentor'