Bernard Haitink, 89, takes a sabbatical
mainThe Dutch conductor has cleared his diary for the coming season to take a well-earned rest, according to local media.
He will continue to fulfil engagements until the summer, including a Bruckner 4th with the Netherlands Radio Philharmonic.
Haitink will turn 90 in March. He suffered a serious fall last June while conducting the Concertgebouw, followed by another in Chicago.
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