Tragic news: Lars Vogt has died
NewsWe have been notified that the German pianist and conductor Lars Vogt died this afternoon, following a sudden worsening of his cancer.
Lars was 51.
He is survived by his wife, Anna Reszniak-Vogt, and three children.
Only three weeks ago, he was speaking positively on this site about balancing his cancer care with continuing to play piano where possible. He received the diagnosis only in March 2021.
Lars was a marvellous artist and a fine human being whose warmth will long be remembered.
Aside from his playing career, he became music director of the Royal Northern Sinfonia in September 2015, taking the same position in 2020 at the Paris Chamber Orchestra.
May his precious soul rest in peace.
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