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Making his name
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Sir Simon Rattle turns 65! Here are the most iconic pictures of the great conductor
4. Making his name
Simon Rattle really came to the public's attention when he became musical director of the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra after joining them in 1980. Here he is in the city's Symphony Hall.
