Simon Rattle

An English conductor with one of the most prestigious posts in Europe is Simon Rattle, born 19 January 1955. At the age of 8 he was playing percussion in the Merseyside Youth Orchestra, which led to numerous conducting posts until in 1980 he took over the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra. That apart, his career was by then soaring. His excellence has since been acknowledged worldwide.

A selection of M&V articles about Simon Rattle

CD Spotlight. Top Notch - Magdalena Kozená's Carmen, recommended by Gerald Fenech. '... sheer and utter brilliance in every department.'

CD Spotlight. Gripping Intensity - Simon Rattle's new Bruckner 9, recommended by Gerald Fenech. '... polished and vigorous performances ...'

CD Spotlight. Splendidly Performed - Baroque music for cello, recommended by Howard Smith. 'An exemplary CD ...'

Ensemble. Wholly Captivating - Rossini's 'Italian Girl in Algiers' impresses Howard Smith

DVD Spotlight. Insightful Performances - 'Die Walküre' from Provence, experienced by Maria Nockin. 'The cast is excellent.'

A Labour of Love - John Suchet's 'The Treasures of Beethoven', read by Howard Smith

DVD Spotlight. Moving and Powerful - Gershwin's 'Porgy and Bess', appreciated by Robert Anderson. 'The work is in the safest possible hands ...'