© Schnittke, 2005
The Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra is conducted by English conductor Simon Rattle and is based at the Philharmonie, a 1960s build which has been modernised since due to fire and water damage. The orchestra was initially founded in 1882 and just five years later, Hans von Bülow, one of the most esteemed conductors in the world, took the reins.
April 23rd is St. George’s Day in England, commemorating the country’s patron saint. It may not be a bank holiday (that’s a national holiday to those not familiar with the UK’s bizarre semantics) but that is no reason to not celebrate. To help with that, here is a look at some of the best composers and classical music to come out of the country represented by the St. George’s Cross.
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