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  • In Conversation with Sir Simon Rattle
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in-conversation-with-sir-simon-rattle In Conversation with Sir Simon Rattle QPAC On Demand, Talks & Conversations London Symphony Orchestra In Conversation with Sir Simon Rattle

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Overview

Join London Symphony Orchestra Music Director and internationally revered conductor, Sir Simon Rattle for an unmissable conversation with Martin Buzacott.

In this hour-long event, Sir Simon shares his thoughts and aspirations with much-loved local music identity, Martin Buzacott, in a wide-ranging discussion that covers everything from music and life, to the challenges of presenting live music performances in the digital age.

Listen out for questions asked by audience members where Sir Simon reveals his favourite piece of music and his insights on what the future holds for conductors.

This is a fascinating conversation with one of the world’s leading lights in orchestral and classical music that is not to be missed!

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