Simon Rattle receives freedom of the City

Simon Rattle receives freedom of the City

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norman lebrecht

September 18, 2019

In London, we love an occasion to dress up.

Not sure what extra privileges it entails. He can already ride free on the buses.

Comments

  • Gustavo says:

    They want him to leave home (Berlin) for good.

  • axl says:

    When speaking Rattle… have you Norman notice that one important player of Rattle’s former orchestra trumpet section has resigned? The biggest news of this year!

  • Alexander Hall says:

    Since Sir Simon Rattle is still primarily resident in the Federal Republic of Germany and has declared no intention to relocate from Berlin, I am surprised that Norman thinks he’s entitled to a free buss pass. Rattle may have a second home near the river, but Freedom Passes are normally only issued to citizens whose main seat of residence is the UK.

  • Esther Cavett says:

    Does Sir S have a house in London ? [redacted: privacy]

  • John Borstlap says:

    Why does so often the unreadable happen in music life?

  • Stephen Maddock says:

    I think he can now drive his sheep across London Bridge.

  • John Borstlap says:

    Freedom of the City means, in this case, that Sir Simon is no longer obliged to keep to the notated score or to be on time when performing in London.

  • Amy says:

    Congratulations Sir Simon!

  • Michael Kemp says:

    A well deserved honour.

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