Sir Colin studied as a clarinettist but carried on to work
as a freelance conductor before appointments with the BBC Scottish Orchestra,
the BBC Symphony Orchestra and the Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra. From 1995
to 2006 he was principal conductor of the London Symphony Orchestra. As well as
guest conducting the Boston Symphony Orchestra, the New York Philharmonic
Orchestra, and the Dresden Staatskapelle, he also held the musical
directorships of Sadler's Wells Opera and the Royal Opera House, where he was
principal conductor for over fifteen years.
His repertoire ranged from Mozart and Beethoven through Berlioz,
Elgar and Sibelius to Michael Tippett. Sir Colin made many fine recordings for
Philips and, in recent years, many fine recordings on the LSO’s own label LSO
Live, including an acclaimed series of Berlioz recordings. http://lso.co.uk/
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