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Simon Rattle, The City Of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra

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Simon Rattle, currently the Artistic Director and Principal Conductor of the Berlin Philharmonic, elevated the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra (CBSO) from a regional orchestra to one of the worlds leading symphony orchestras during his 18-year tenure as its Chief Conductor from 1980 to 1998. To celebrate the golden era of Rattles partnership with the CBSOand featuring one of Rattles signature worksthis release presents Mahlers Symphony No. 7, Song of the Night, in its original recording. This album includes a live recording of the symphony from June 1991. (C)RS