Daniel Barenboim, the esteemed conductor, has announced that he has Parkinson's disease at the age of 82. Despite deteriorating health and a recent resignation as general music director of the Berlin State Opera, he remains committed to his work with the West-Eastern Divan Orchestra, which he co-founded to promote cross-cultural understanding through music. Barenboim's dedication to his craft and the orchestra’s stability reflects his lifelong advocacy for dialogue within the context of the Israel-Palestine conflict, emphasizing the need for understanding diverse perspectives.
I would like to share today that I have Parkinson's disease... I am planning to maintain as many of my professional commitments as possible.
The Divan was conceived as a project against ignorance. It is absolutely essential for people to understand what the other thinks and feels, without necessarily agreeing with it.
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