# Simon Rattle Conducts > Haifa Events **Date:** 2026-10-11 **Venue:** סינמטק חיפה **Price:** from 42 ₪ **Category:** cinema **Event language:** he ## Description Country: Germany, 2025 Director: Benedikt Schulte ⏱ Duration: 53 minutes 🌐 Language: German and English 💬 Subtitles: Hebrew Opus 17: The International Festival of Culture and Art Films "When I was a child, I always had music in my head, and I thought everyone did," says conductor Simon Rattle. Already at age 17, as a student, he conducted an orchestra in an extraordinary way, and at age 25 he was appointed conductor of the Birmingham Philharmonic Orchestra. In the years that followed, he completely transformed the orchestra and turned it into one of the best in the world. Later on, he conducted other leading orchestras in the world: the Berlin Philharmonic and the London Symphony Orchestra. Today he is the conductor of the Bavarian Radio Orchestra. The film successfully conveys Rattle's captivating personality, his humor, dedication and passion for music – it runs in his blood, and he talks about the magic it holds over him. Each of the other participants in the film had a special moment with Simon Rattle, a moment that influenced them throughout their careers. And of course, the musical excerpts from concerts and rehearsals included in the film demonstrate his impressive abilities and make you want to go back and listen to him again. 53 minutes, German and English, Hebrew subtitles. Screening and synopsis courtesy of the Opus Festival. Opus 17: The International Festival of Culture and Art Films "When I was a child, I always had music in my head, and I thought everyone did," says conductor Simon Rattle. Already at age 17, as a student, he conducted an orchestra in an extraordinary way, and at age 25 he was appointed conductor of the Birmingham Philharmonic Orchestra. In the years that followed, he completely transformed the orchestra and turned it into one of the best in the world. Later on, he conducted other leading orchestras in the world: the Berlin Philharmonic and the London Symphony Orchestra. Today he is the conductor of the Bavarian Radio Orchestra. The film successfully conveys Rattle's captivating personality, his humor, dedication and passion for music – it runs in his blood, and he talks about the magic it holds over him. Each of the other participants in the film had a special moment with Simon Rattle, a moment that influenced them throughout their careers. And of course, the musical excerpts from concerts and rehearsals included in the film demonstrate his impressive abilities and make you want to go back and listen to him again. **Tickets:** https://www.haifacin.co.il/Event/17500/ **Source:** cinehaifa **Image:** https://pub-0a891185c33b4c5a8db7ede117f7c8e7.r2.dev/haifa-events/cinehaifa/d62293fa74c15ad2e8655f23dc6fda62.jpg --- **Canonical event page:** https://www.haifa.events/en/event/syymon-ratl-mntsh-oct-11/ **Other languages:** https://www.haifa.events/he/event/syymon-ratl-mntsh-oct-11/, https://www.haifa.events/ru/event/syymon-ratl-mntsh-oct-11/ Haifa Events is an aggregator. Verify the date, price, and ticket availability on the official website before purchase.