Sir Andrew Davis: BBC Proms conductor dies aged 80

The British conductor Sir Andrew Davis, who performed with many of the world's finest orchestras, has died aged 80 from leukaemia.
Sir Andrew was one of the longest-serving chief conductors of the BBC Symphony Orchestra.
He was also a familiar face at the BBC Proms concerts in London, where he was noted for his humorous speeches.
His agent confirmed his death to BBC News, adding: "[He lived] a remarkable, rich, meaningful life."
He added that many would celebrate Sir Andrew's career "for a long time".
Tributes for Sir Andrew have flooded in following the announcement of his death.
In a statement on X, formerly Twitter, the Royal Opera House wrote: "We are saddened to hear of the death of conductor Sir Andrew Davis.
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