The German conductor has withdrawan from two Bruckner 8s in Amsterdam next weekend.
Concertgebouw Orchestra notice: Christian Thielemann has unfortunately had to cancel his performances with the Concertgebouw Orchestra due to illness. We are very grateful to Manfred Honeck for agreeing to step in at short notice.
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