Sir Simon Rattle to join the London Symphony Orchestra as music director . The orchestra will be led by its current principal conductor, Valery Gergiev, who is also a member of the board of trustees at the Royal Academy of Music. By 15 formed his own proper orchestra that performed at charity event . Sees new role not just as a conductor but as ambassador and educator .
Sir Simon Rattle to join the London Symphony Orchestra as music director . 60-year-old was born on the same road in Liverpool as John Lennon . By 15 formed his own proper orchestra that performed at charity event . Sees new role not just as a conductor but as ambassador and educator .