Just in: Met scraps tour to Japan
NewsWe hear that the Met orchestra’s June visit to Japan with Yannick Nézet-Séguin has been called off.
The reason given by the Japanese promoter: ‘In view of the severe situation of the new coronavirus infection in Japan.’
The Met has said nothing so far.
it was Japan and Korea.
Hardly surprising, but unfortunate.
A wise choice. This virus’ easily predictable behaviour is extremely unpredictable. This unprecedented spring season caught everyone off guard.
The virus has far from gone away. Gone off the British news because of Ukraine.