The conductor and pianist announced it on social media, where he also published a personal statement. Barenboim turned 80 in November and has long struggled with health issues.
“Unfortunately, my health has deteriorated significantly over the past year,” declared Daniele Barenboim in a statement posted today on his Facebook page. “I am unable to continue performing at the level that is rightfully required of a music director. I therefore ask for your understanding that I will be stepping down from my position on 31 January 2023,” writes the artist. Music director of the Berlin State Opera under the limes it was more than thirty years – since 1992.
“I think the Staatskapelle and I were lucky to have each other. I am particularly proud that the Staatskapelle has chosen me as its chief conductor for life. Over the years we have become a musical family and will continue to be so.” I have great respect for all members of the Staatskapelle, including those who have already left the orchestra.”
Barenboim then expressed his appreciation to the soloists, choir and other staff of the State Opera. He thanked his personal assistant Antje Werkmeisterformer chancellor Angela Merkelthe former president of the German Bundestag Wolfgang Schaeuble and the Berlin Senator for Culture Ask Ledererov.
However, at the end of the statement, Barenboim promised that he would continue to pursue music and be ready in the future. Staatskapelle Berlin happy to lead.
Daniele Barenboim celebrated his 80th birthday on November 15. The planned birthday concert, which was supposed to take place with the Staatskapelle Berlin, had to be canceled due to health problems that he had been dealing with for a long time. She had already announced that he had to do it to limit his appearances to management because of “a serious neurological disease that he has been diagnosed with”. She also appeared a few days ago news that the concert schedule is changing rapidly St Berlin Philharmonic a Marthou Argerichwhich Barenboim will conduct during this weekend, January 6-8.
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