Legendary pianist and bandleader Daniel Barenboim announced Tuesday night that he is suffering from a “serious neurological disease” and will withdraw from his activities in the coming months.
“It is with a mixture of pride and sadness that I announce today that I am retiring from some of my performing activities, particularly managerial engagements, for the next few months,” the Argentine-Israeli maestro wrote on Twitter.
“A serious neurological disease”
“My health has deteriorated in recent months and I have been diagnosed with a serious neurological disease,” said Daniel Barenboim, 79.
“Now I have to concentrate as much as possible on my physical well-being,” adds the Argentine-Israeli teacher.
Daniel Barenboim had already had to cancel several commitments in February and April due to health problems.
address canceled
His leadership of The Ring of the Nibelung by Richard Wagner at the National Opera, scheduled for his 80th birthday on November 15, had also recently been cancelled.
The maestro has been music director of the Berlin State Opera and its orchestra, the Staatskapelle, for three decades and under contract until 2027.
Born in Argentina, Daniel Barenboim began on the international scene as a pianist at the age of 10, before becoming a noted conductor.
In particular, he created a foundation and an orchestra to promote cooperation between young musicians from Israel and Arab countries.
Source: BFM TV
