It has been announced that Sir Colin Davis, President of the London Symphony Orchestra and the London Symphony Chorus has been awarded Her Majesty's Medal for Music. This award is made annually and Sir Colin is the 5th recipient since its introduction in 2005.
Sir Colin has been quoted as saying, "I am very grateful and as I receive this Medal every musician with whom I have ever worked takes part in this Award."
The presentation of the Medal by Her Majesty the Queen on Tuesday, 8th December was preceded by a public announcement at the Barbican performance of Verdi's "Otello", in which Sir Colin conducted the London Symphony Orchestra and Chorus.