Sicklist: Czech chief misses showpiece
mainThe eminent Czech conductor Jirí Belohlávek, 72, has withdrawn from performances of Smetana’s Ma Vlast in Dresden and Prague, due to ill health.
His replacement is Petr Altrichter.
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It was quite a shock to see recent photos published in the June Gramophone that were almost unrecognisable. I sincerely hope he gets well soon.
Sadly it is reported that he died today .
His death has been just announced (https://magazin.klassik.com/news/teaser.cfm?ID=13497). He will be missed. May he rest in peace.