Setback for cancer-struggle maestro
mainThe Canadian conductor Bernard Labadie, who made his comeback this year after an 18-month cancer ordeal, has cancelled the London leg of his return.
The Barbican has posted:
Unfortunately Bernard Labadie has had to withdraw from this concert [March 24] for health reasons. The concert will now be directed by Pavlo Beznosiuk.
To reassure everyone: cancer is NOT back. I’m just experiencing the ups and downs of a long recovery and the joys of a weak immune system, which is perfectly normal after fighting the kind of cancer I faced (T-cell lymphoma). Among other temporary health issues, flying is still very difficult as I tend to catch every bug around (and everybody knows there is a lot of them on a plane…), which led to the decision not to travel overseas for a while. I am still conducting at home and will be back on the international stage very soon. Meanwhile I send my very best wishes to the wonderful musicians and staff of the Academy of Ancient Music for the concerts in late March.
Hoping for the best going forward for Bernard Labadie in the challenging health concern he has undertaken. Memorable concerts in Toronto.