Just in: Barenboim suffers playing setback

Just in: Barenboim suffers playing setback

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norman lebrecht

March 08, 2023

Daniel Barenboim has cancelled a piano recital at the Opera de Monte-Carlo as a result of his serious neurological condition.

Despite conducting recently at La Scala and Vienna, he found that ‘despite my best efforts, I have not yet built up the muscular strength to perform piano recital programs.’

He added: ‘I am very much set upon returning to the Opera de Monte-Carlo on the first possible occasion, be it as a pianist or a conductor.’

Pictured: dining in Vienna last night.

Comments

  • A.L. says:

    Dining in Vienna last night, eh? This Domingo person is like the proverbial god: everywhere all the time, like it or not, welcome or not.

  • Tamino says:

    Is this a certain Anna with the back to the photographer? The hair looks like it. Live life to the fullest. Who knows when and if you will see each other again.

  • Simon says:

    A gathering of old duffers, if ever there was one.

    • Not an old duffer says:

      Judging by the downvotes you’ve received, most people here, attending operas are dinosaurs.
      Unfortunately most people running the opera world (agents / casting / Intendants) are

  • Clara M says:

    The girl is Sara Ferrández! Isn’t it?

  • Gustavo says:

    DER BARON:

    “Serviert einen alten Tokaier zu einem jungen Mädel.”

  • Roger Rocco says:

    The highest level of musical integrity! Bravo maestro! I cherish the moments I experienced your greatness in Chicago.

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