André Rieu has postponed the remaining dates on his UK tour due to a member of his orchestra suffering a heart attack.
The Dutch violinist was due to perform in London tonight and tomorrow, plus stops in Birmingham, Manchester and Glasgow later this week, with his Johann Strauss Orchestra. The news was confirmed with a post on Rieu's official Facebook page. In a statement, he said:
“It is with deep regret that I have decided to also postpone my concerts in London, Birmingham, Manchester and Glasgow. This should have been the most wonderful time of the year, and we were looking forward to bringing joy and happiness to all of you, our beloved audience. But many of my orchestra members have been with me for more than 25 years. We are a family. We are deeply saddened by this tragic event and it is impossible for us to continue our tour as planned. Thank you all so much for your understanding in this difficult moment. Our hearts and thoughts are now with our colleague and his family."
Rescheduled shows will be announced in the near future, with refunds set to be available from point of sale for those who cannot attend the new dates
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