The Egyptian soprano Fatma Said has cancelled recitals in Linz and Hamburg. Her management says: ‘”Fatma Said deeply regrets that she cannot perform the upcoming concert due to unforeseen circumstances.’
German press reports say Fatma and her husband are expecting their first child.
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