The West-East Diwan Orchestra has been rehearsing in Berlin for its spring tour.
Daniel Barenboim has asked his friend Zubin Mehta to stand in for him.
Daniel Barenboim: “I am thrilled that Zubin has agreed to join the Divan on this special tour. He is one of my most trusted friends and admired colleagues and I consider the Divan my most important responsibility, so to see Zubin and the Divan making music together is just thrilling for me. I know the tour will be a huge success and a further step in demonstrating to the world what a force the Divan has become on the international stage since its inception over 25 years ago.”
Zubin Mehta: “The past days making music together with the fantastic musicians of the Divan have been simply wonderful and I am so excited for our concerts both in China and in Europe. I am grateful for the opportunity to share the stage with this special orchestra which my friend Daniel has shaped so profoundly over the past 25 years.”
Spring Tour Dates:
25 & 26 Feb – Beijing National Centre for the Performing Arts
28 Feb – Suzhou Bay Grand Theatre
2 Mar – Shenzhen Concert Hall
3 Mar – Guangzhou Xinghai Concert Hall
8 Mar – Wiener Konzerthaus
9 Mar – Victoria Hall
10 Mar – Müpa Budapest
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