A Barenboim Gala without Barenboim? Almost

Daniel Barenboim pulled out of this weekend’s Salzburg Whitsun Festival in poor health, but turned up anyway for a gala concert marking his 80th birthday year.

Old pals and new – Zubin Mehta, Placido Domingo, Rolando Villazon, Cecilia Bartoli, Lang Lang, Sony Yoncheva – paid affectionate tribute. from the stage. Unable to contain his emotion, Barenboim jumped up and conducted the concert’s finale.

Video clips below.

A musical celebration of @dbarenboim 's 80th birthday full of love from his colleagues for the legendary pianist and conductor. One of those sublime nights at @SbgFestival with friendship and respect in its core. Happy birthday Maestro!@PlacidoDomingo @BartoliOfficial… pic.twitter.com/bBgtYk9jv7

— Katerina Waldersee (@KWaldersee) May 30, 2023