Par Nicolas Zaugra
Published on 24 Sep 23 at 11:21
Firefighters arrived quickly at the Ambronay baroque festival but singer Alejandro Meerapfel died at the scene after feeling unwell. (©actu Chartres – illustration)
The concert turned into a drama. The Argentinian singer Alexander Meerapfel died of a heart attack on Friday September 22, 2023 in the evening while performing on stage during the Ambronay baroque festival (Ain), a well-known event in the region, about forty kilometers from the metropolis of Lyon .
“A 54-year-old man, a member of the troupe on stage, died of following a malaise during the performance »said the Ain Departmental Fire and Rescue Service (Sdis) on Saturday.
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The public quickly evacuated
Emergency services intervened and “the public was quickly evacuated and a request for possible psychological support for the troop was also sent to the 15″ center, specifies the Sdis.
We are sad to announce that baritone Alejandro Meerapfel died of a heart attack on stage last night during a concert as part of the 44th Ambronay Festival.
A renowned baritone, Alejandro was a long-time companion of the Argentine conductor Leonardo García Alarcón and the soprano Mariana Flores.
He had performed on numerous occasions in the Abbey
d’Ambronay and his sudden disappearance leaves us in shock.
Our thoughts go to his family, his loved ones, the artists of the
Cappella Mediterranea and the Namur Chamber Choir, and all those who, like us, feel devastated by the death of a man of inestimable kindness and an artist whose exceptional modesty and talent will remain in our hearts.Management of the Ambronay Cultural Meeting Center
Live on TV
The concert was broadcast live on television, captured by France Télévisions cameras for the Culture Box channel.
The Ambronay festival, which is one of the major European baroque events each year, takes place from September 15 to October 8.
The death of Alejandro Meerapfel provoked many emotional messages of support and condolences on social networks.
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2023-09-24 10:02:45
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