SIR COLIN DAVIS

Early day motion 1272, tabled 16 April 2013 by Valerie Vaz (Labour). Signed by 21 members.

That this House is deeply saddened by the recent death of the world-renowned conductor Sir Colin Davis at the age of 85; appreciates his outstanding contribution to music in Britain, as the longest serving principal conductor of the London Symphony Orchestra, and then as its president; notes that he also was renowned for his work with the Royal Opera House, the BBC Symphony Orchestra and the English Chamber Orchestra; praises his mentorship of young performers and conductors at the Royal Academy of Music; and believes that he will be greatly missed in the UK as well as internationally.

Signatures by party: Labour 11, DUP 3, Liberal Democrat 3, Conservative 2, Alliance 1, Independent 1.