British conductor Sir Andrew Davies died at the age of 80 on Saturday, April 20, after undergoing treatment for leukemia.
The Royal Opera House posted a statement on Grief.”
It added: “In a career spanning more than fifty years, he was the artistic leader of some of the world’s most distinguished opera and symphony orchestras, including the BBC Symphony Orchestra and Chorus and the Glyndebourne Orchestra.”
Tributes have poured in following the death of Sir Andrew in Chicago following the death of the “great” musician.
In response to the heartfelt news, musician and conductor Julian Lloyd Webber wrote: “Sad to learn of the passing of Sir Andrew Davies. He was a great musician and his The soloists performed brilliantly.”
“I cherish the memory of playing the lovely Delius Concerto with the Philharmonic Orchestra in 2012. Rest in peace.”
Meanwhile, Sakari Oramo, current chief conductor of the BBC Symphony Orchestra, wrote on For everything you have done for the beloved BBC Symphony Orchestra and Choir over the decades.”
For those who don’t know, Sir Andrew performs a variety of repertoire from modern to baroque.
He is named the longest-serving chief conductor of the BBC Symphony Orchestra.
