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Sir Andrew Davis Passes Away at 80

Posted on April 21, 2024 by Edward Brain

Sir Andrew Davis, the internationally recognized conductor, has passed away at the age of 80 after a battle with leukemia. Sir Andrew was born February 2nd, 1944 in Ashridge, Hertfordshire, England to Robert J. and Florence Joyce Davis. He studied … Continue reading →

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Thaïs Soars in Concert at the TSO

Posted on November 10, 2019 by Edward Brain

I attended the second of two performances of Jules Massenet’s opera Thaïs at Roy Thomson Hall on November 9th, 2019.  The performance was by the Toronto Symphony Orchestra, led by their Conductor Laureate, and Interm Artistic Director, Sir Andrew Davis.  … Continue reading →

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