Members of the Berlin Philharmonic have still not chosen a new chief conductor despite more than 11 hours of discussions.<br /><br /> The prestigious orchestra is apparently in deadlock over finding a successor to Sir Simon Rattle when he finishes his contract in three year’s time.<br /><br /> The election process has been described as the papal conclave of the music world.<br /><br /> The controversial German conductor Christian Thielemann is reported to be a favourite with some, while others prefer Latvian Andris Nelsons.<br /><br /> British conductor Rattle is leaving to join the London Symphony Orchestra.
