Musician Daniel Barenboim announces that he suffers from a "serious" neurological condition

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The musician

revealed on Tuesday that he was diagnosed with a "serious" neurological condition, so he will have to

artistic commitments to take care of his health.

"My health has deteriorated in recent months and I have been diagnosed with a serious neurological condition. I must focus on my physical well-being as much as possible," the

wrote on his official Twitter account.

The Argentine musician

considered it a "combination of pride and sadness" to announce that he will have to take "a step back" in some of his stage activities for the coming months.

"Music was and

I have lived in and through music all my life and will continue to do so for as long as my health allows. As I look back and forward, I am not only satisfied, but profoundly realised", concluded Barenboim.

Already this year, the musician suspended other commitments for health reasons.

At the end of last August, in a statement released by the Berlin National Opera, of which he has been musical director since 1992 and whose contract was recently extended until 2027, it was reported that Barenboim would not be able to lead the new

due to health reasons, so it would finally be directed by the German

"I am tremendously sad for not being able to conduct the new 'Ring,'" the maestro said then, who argued that his health was a "priority" issue and that he should concentrate on his complete recovery before putting himself back in front of an orchestra.

Born in 1942 in

Barenboim has received awards for his prolific career such as the

(2002), the

the Arts in Jerusalem (2004), the

(2007) and various

in various categories.

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