Last week, Argerich had had to suspend two other performances also alleging health problems.
The Argentinian pianist martha argerich canceled due to “health problems” his participation next Thursday at the Salzburg Festival, Austriawhere he was going to act together with the Divan Orchestra of East and West who drives Daniel Barenboim.
This was confirmed by the organizers through a statement, where it was also reported that his place will be taken by the German pianist of Russian origin Igor Levitaccording to various international media.
New Martha Argerich show canceled due to health problems
Last week, Argerich had had to suspend two other performances, also citing health problems, but he kept his performances this week in Salzburg, Austria, and Munich, Germany, on track.
In this year’s edition of the famous Austrian musical gathering, which takes place in Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s hometown, the Argentine pianist was going to perform Ludwig van Beethoven’s Concerto for Piano and Orchestra No. 1 in C major.
“The Salzburg Festival wishes Martha Argerich a speedy recovery and thanks Igor Levit for taking over the piano part of Beethoven’s First Piano Concerto”said the organization’s statement.
At the age of 82, Argerich starred last July at the Teatro Colón, in the city of Buenos Aires, in the festival that bears his name.
Source: Ambito
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