Israeli-Argentinian conductor steps down from leading venue after diagnosis with neurological condition

Mayor pays tribute to 80-year-old's musical talent, commitment to Israeli and Palestinian communication; he recently ended 3-decade tenure as musical director of Berlin State Opera

Conductor troubled by current situation in Israel; says en route to Jewish state at age 10, parents prevented him from playing in Germany due to memory of Holocaust

Storied maestro has been acclaimed for a stellar career that saw him begin performing internationally as a pianist aged 10

80-year-old known for promoting ties between young Israeli and Arab musicians will perform twice in Berlin after halt in appearances due to ‘serious neurological condition’

79-year-old known for promoting ties between young Israeli and Arab musicians says he'll be halting appearances due to 'serious neurological condition'

La Scala opera house says 79-year-old pianist known for promoting cooperation among young musicians from Israel and Arab nations won't be back on stage until at least June 13

Israeli-Argentinian conductor extends contract to 2027, after several musicians complain about his 'temperamental' and autocratic style