Breaking: André Rieu concert is called off after musician suffers heart attack

Breaking: André Rieu concert is called off after musician suffers heart attack

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norman lebrecht

December 17, 2016

Tonight’s concert by the Johann Strauss Orchestra in Nottingham has been called off after a musician suffered a severe heart attack this morning.

The players was rushed to hospital where is condition is said to be critical.

Andre Rieu Productions has issued the following statement: It is with great regret that André Rieu has to postpone tonight’s Nottingham concert due to a member of the Johann Strauss Orchestra having a heart attack this morning.

‘We are deeply saddened and thank you for your understanding in this difficult moment.

‘Our heartfelt feelings are with their colleague and his family.’

UPDATE: Andre Rieu calls off rest of UK tour.

UPDATE2: In praise of André Rieu.

 

 

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