I have received the following message from Mr Masur’s office:

“Due to an ongoing medical treatment since May 2011, resulting in cancellations in Paris, Israel, Leipzig and St. Petersburg, Maestro Kurt Masur has been urged by his doctors not to work or travel and to take an extensive break this summer to pursue this necessary treatment.  

Maestro Masur regrets not to be able to come to Brazil this August in such an important moment, he has the utmost respect for Roberto Minczuk and sends his love to the OSB. He looks forward to returning in June 2012 to continue his collaboration with the OSB and Maestro Minczuk  for concerts and masterclasses.”