Daniel Barenboim Announces He Has Parkinson’s Disease

Daniel Barenboim Announces He Has Parkinson’s Disease

Daniel Barenboim, the eminent conductor and pianist who stepped back from engagements in recent years citing health concerns, said Thursday that he has Parkinson’s disease. Announcing the diagnosis in a short news release, Barenboim, 82, said that he still planned to fulfill “as many of my professional commitments as possible,” including concerts with the West-Eastern … Read more

Daniel Barenboim and Ali Abu Awwad presented Indira Gandhi Peace Prize

Daniel Barenboim and Ali Abu Awwad presented Indira Gandhi Peace Prize

The Indira Gandhi Prize for Peace, Disarmament, and Development for 2023 was presented to Argentine-Israeli conductor Daniel Barenboim and Palestinian peace activist Ali Abu Awwad on Tuesday, November 19, 2024. File | Photo Credit: Special arrangement The Indira Gandhi Prize for Peace, Disarmament, and Development for 2023 was presented to Argentine-Israeli conductor Daniel Barenboim and Palestinian peace … Read more