Simon Rattle

Simon Rattle

British conductor

Rattle built his reputation as director of the City of Birmingham Symphony and now ranks among the world's top-tier conductors.

Born	January 19, 1955
Hometown	Liverpool, England

Spouse	Candace Allen (m 1996 - 2004)
Children	Jonas Rattle , Milos Rattle , Sacha Rattle , Anezka Rattle , Eliot Rattle
Parents	Pauline Lila Violet , Denis Guttridge Rattle

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The arts in Britain are teetering on the brink. Here is my plan to save them

The Arts Council should focus on high-quality performances while a new body deals with community-based initiatives, says Nicholas Hytner, former artistic director at the National Theatre

MOVIES & TV SHOWS

New Year's Eve Concert 2014

New Year's Eve Concert 2014

1h 31min

2015

Trip to Asia: The Quest for Harmony

Trip to Asia: The Quest for Harmony

1h 48min

2008

Rhythm Is It!

Rhythm Is It!

1h 40min

2004

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