There have been so many times over the years, that I've been on the
brink of disposing of all my old vinyl. It takes up valuable space, the
discs rarely if ever are played and CDs and downloads are so much more
convenient and durable. So far, I've resisted the temptation, which,
as time goes by, is receding. Thank, heavens. I heard this morning that
the great Colin Davis has died. Wiki: "Sir Colin Rex Davis, CH, CBE,
Hon DMus (25 September 1927 – 14 April 2013) was an English conductor
best known for his association with the London Symphony Orchestra,
having first conducted it in 1959.
"His repertoire
was broad, but among the composers with whom he was particularly
associated were Mozart, Berlioz, Elgar, Sibelius, Stravinsky and
Tippett." On hearing this seismic news, I plunged into the depths of my
crusty old cellar to dig out from a collection of abandoned LPs one
that I could remember in particular.
