Simon Rattle

Classical Pick of the Week: Symphony of a THOUSAND

laist.com     9 hrs ago          

A preview of Mahler, conducted here by Simon Rattle at the BBC Proms Mahler's 8th Symphony is titled the Symphony of a Thousand because the premiere had over 800 vocalists on stage accompanying an orchestra of around 200....                    

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Street theatre: La Machine, Liverpool

guardian.co.uk     22 hrs ago   6 related          

How Liverpool fell for a giant creepy-crawly Liverpudlians were left open-mouthed last week when a huge spider invaded their city. Our critic watched the creation of the mechanical monster and followed its journey from...                    

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European Capital of Culture boosts Liverpool

aboutproperty.co.uk     yesterday   1 related          

House prices in Liverpool have skyrocketed since it was confirmed the city was to be European Capital of Culture for 2008. Research form Halifax Estate Agents shows house prices on Merseyside have risen by an average of...                    

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Prodigal son Simon Rattle returns home... razor sharp and electrifying

icnetwork.co.uk     05-Sep-2008          

THE beaming smile said it all. Sir Simon Rattle was back in the hall where his career began. They bagged what is probably the world’s best band when the Berliner Philhar-moniker appeared on Hope Street – and they were...                    

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BBC Proms 2008: Superb technique in masterclass

telegraph.co.uk     04-Sep-2008          

Geoffrey Norris reviews Berlin PO/Rattle Many music-lovers like to list Brahms's four symphonies in order of preference, and Shostakovich was no exception. His favourite was No 4, followed by Nos 2 and 1, with the Third...                    

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Rattle as fresh as ever

thisislondon.co.uk     03-Sep-2008          

By Fiona Maddocks, Evening Standard 03.09.08 More reviews by Fiona Maddocks Glorious: Simon Rattle conducts Turangalila The cheers began even before Sir Simon Rattle had walked through the orchestra, rightly judged the...                    

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Style notes: Classical conductors get a makeover

independent.co.uk     03-Sep-2008          

Once upon a time, you'd know exactly what to expect when you attended a classical concert, at least in visual terms. There'd be a largely male orchestra attired in white tie and tails, led by a matching conductor, and a...                    

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Radio pick of the day: The Strange Case of Oliver Cromwell's Head | Proms

guardian.co.uk     03-Sep-2008          

Say what you like about Britain's monarchists - receding chins, fondness for flogging, atavistic attachment to the feudal principle - they certainly know how to hold a grudge. In January 1661, three years after Oliver...                    

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BBC Proms 2008: Rattle brings out the best in his players

telegraph.co.uk     03-Sep-2008          

Matthew Rye reviews Nishat Khan and the Berlin Philharmonic The intention behind the programming of Monday's late Prom, to set some of the context for last night's concert, was a laudable one. The BBC Singers under their...                    

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Guardian Daily: hurricane dampens Republicans; and Sir Simon rattles Liverpool

guardian.co.uk     01-Sep-2008   1 related          

In our daily show, Belinda Rhodes hears how New Orleans is preparing for the hurricane, its effect on the Republican convention and how Sir Simon Rattle is returning home to Liverpool New Orleans is bracing itself for the...                    

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