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Berlin, Germany. 24th June, 2018. Sir Simon Rattle conducting musicians, some of whom are wearing wigs, during his last concert with the Berliner Philharmonie in the Waldbuehne. Rattle retired after 16 years
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Berlin, Germany. 24th June, 2018. Sir Simon Rattle standing onstage wearing a wig after his last concert with the Berliner Philharmonie in the Waldbuehne. Rattle retired after 16 years as head conductor
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