Daniel Barenboim makes his Parkinson’s disease public

At the age of 82, the Argentine-Israeli musician, artistic director and general music director of the Berlin State Opera, lost much of its original energy by 2023. As fragile as at his concert with the Berlin Philharmonic, whose honorary conductor he is, last October, he had never been experienced.

Now the co-founder of the Barenboim Said Academy has ended with all speculations in a public statement. “I know that many people have worried about my health and I am touched by the support that I have received in the past three years,” says a statement published on Thursday morning.

“I would like to tell today that I am suffering from Parkinson’s disease. With a view to the future, I plan to maintain as many of my professional obligations as possible. If I am unable to appear, then because my health does not allow me. As always, I consider western leaders Divan Orchestra as my most important responsibility. It is very important to me to ensure the long -term stability and development of the orchestra. “

So Barenboim does not even think of withdrawing completely from the public. “I will continue to conduct the divan whenever it allows my health. At the same time, I will actively work to ensure that the divan can also work with other excellent conductors in the future. I dealt with my new reality and focus on getting the best possible treatment. I thank everyone for your understanding and your good wishes. “