Message from the BBC Symphony Orchestra:
We regret to announce that Jennifer Pike is no longer able to perform at Perth Concert Hall on 21 February 2025, as she recovers from a micro-fracture on one of her wrists. We wish Jennifer a swift recovery and are very grateful to (Swedish violinist) Ava Bahari for stepping in to perform Mendelssohn’s Violin Concerto.
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