British conductor Sir Simon Rattle - arguably one of the world's greatest living conductors - is to take over as musical director of the Berlin Philharmonic - less arguably the world's greatest orchestra. It will be the first time a Briton has led the institution. CLASSICAL MUSIC & OPERA Interview with British conductor Sir Simon Rattle on the eve of his assuming role of mucial director at the Berlin Philharmonic NOTE: This is a digitised version of original story: for tape details please see T04090221