Simon Rattle
Simon Rattle (born 1955) is a British conductor and musician.
Also recorded as Sir Simon Denis Rattle · Sir Simon Rattle
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Biography
Recorded at birth as Simon Denis Rattle.
Simon Rattle studied at St Anne's College and Liverpool College. The recorded working language is English.
Subjects and genres recorded for the work are classical music.
Places of work recorded in the authority are Birmingham and Berlin. Positions recorded include UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador and music director.
Distinctions recorded are Commander of the Order of the British Empire, Officer's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany, Golden Medal for Merit to Culture and Léonie Sonning Music Prize.
Hans Abrahamsen with Sir Simon Rattle Barbara Hannigan London 10 Jan 2019
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Simon Rattle presents the Royal Philharmonic Society Gold Medal to composer Thomas Adès on stage at the Royal Albert Hall, during a concert by the Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra at the 2024 BBC Proms
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