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Simon Rattle

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Berlin Philharmonic European Concert 2013 in PragueRattles baton shines brilliantly alongside his finest partner, Koen!Dont miss the concert footage from the beautiful Spanish HallThe Berlin Philharmonics annual European Concert. It attracts attention each year for being held in historic venues, and in 2013, the magnificent Spanish Hall within Prague Castle was chosen. Prague Castle towers along the Vltava River, which flows through the capital city of Prague. There, youll find the famous Spanish Hall, built by Rudolf II to display his prized art collection.The first piece performed was Vaughan Williams Fantasia on a Theme by Thomas Tallis. Based on a melody from Psalm Arrangement for Archbishop Parker composed by the Renaissance composer Thomas Tallis, Vaughan Williams composed this work as a fantasia for three string ensembles. The three separate ensemblesthe full string orchestra, a small st