The New York Philharmonic has today announced Music Director Jaap van Zweden has withdrawn from a number of upcoming performances with the ensemble - due to a shoulder complaint.
A spokesperson for the orchestra has today indicated the conductor was icing his shoulder on Thursday evening, following a performance with the orchestra, when he sustained a serious second-degree ice burn.
"On his doctor's orders, Mr. van Zweden will not be conducting at all for at least one week ... but a full recovery is expected," the orchestra has said.
The 58-year-old Maestro will be replaced in this week’s three scheduled performances of Mahler’s 6th Symphony, on April 11th, 12th and 13th, by Australian conductor Simone Young.
