Sir Colin Davis & Boston Symphony Orchestra - The Boston Legacy [audioCD Box Set]

Explore the complete recorded legacy of Sir Colin Davis and the Boston Symphony Orchestra on Philips with this comprehensive 13-CD box set. Reissued for the first time in its entirety, this collection highlights the intense chemistry between the conductor and orchestra, featuring an unsurpassed cycle of Sibelius symphonies alongside other significant recordings.

The collaboration began after Davis’s 1967 debut with the BSO, leading to his appointment as Principal Guest Conductor in 1974. The orchestra, noted for its 'European'-sounding quality, responded exceptionally well to Davis, particularly in the exploration of Sibelius.

• Complete reissuing of the recorded legacy of Sir Colin Davis and the Boston Symphony Orchestra on Philips.
• Includes the unsurpassed cycle of Sibelius symphonies recorded between 1975 and 1980.
• Captures the intensity of associated concert performances.
• Features recordings from Davis's tenure, including early concerts of Berlioz, Stravinsky, and Dvorak.
• Contains recordings that had previously fallen from prominence, such as Mendelssohn's 'Italian' Symphony and Schubert's Rosamunde excerpts.

This box set contains 13 audio CDs featuring performances by Sir Colin Davis, the Boston Symphony Orchestra, and contributor Claudio Arrau.

• Binding: audioCD
• Format: Box Set
• Number of Items/Discs: 13 (Note: Additional specification lists 1 disc, but the primary set count is 13 items/discs)
• Language: German
• Weight: 408g
• Release Date: 2026-06-12
• Contributors: Boston Symphony Orchestra; Claudio Arrau; Sir Colin Davis (artist)

This Eloquence collection is essential for collectors seeking the definitive documentation of Sir Colin Davis's impactful tenure with the Boston Symphony Orchestra, especially the celebrated Sibelius recordings.