Colin Davis

25 pieces since 2010 — at 4 companies, most often at Royal Opera, Covent Garden.

25 pieces

4 companies

17 years

By company

Metropolitan Opera 2 Royal Opera, Covent Garden 2 New York Philharmonic 1 Royal Opera House, Covent Garden 1

1 piece as Royal Opera House, Covent Garden — stats above show all coverage for Colin Davis.

View all

The Talk of the Town

A favorite Wagner performance from Peter Russell

I’d long ago given up on my Goldilocks search for a “just right” complete Tristan und Isolde recording starring Jon Vickers, my hands-down tenor of choice.

By Peter Russell August 22, 2025 48 comments

Exclusive opera reviews, commentary, and top reads
delivered to your email weekly…ish.

Parterre Box

Opera from a certain point of view. The best opera magazine on the web. Reviews, breaking news, critical essays, and brainrot commentary on opera from those demented enough to love it.

Colin Davis

A favorite Wagner performance from Peter Russell

A favorite Wagner performance from Peter Russell

Sign up for Parterre’s free newsletter.