Juanjo Mena has announced his retirement from the podium due to health reasons. In a letter, he announced that his Alzheimer’s has progressed. He said, “Dear friends, As you may remember, over a year ago I shared with you some news regarding my health. Tests carried out a few months beforehand revealed that I was beginning to show symptoms of {…}
Conductor Juanjo Mena has announced that he has been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s. The conductor posted a video on social media stating that he had been diagnosed with the disease but does not intend to stop working. He said, “I will rest more, which will be beneficial for me. I have so much strength and energy to carry on, and above {…}
(Photo Credit: Javier del Real) On October 16, 2023, Spain’s eminent performing arts company, Teatro Real, returned to New York City for a gala concert at the newly-reopened David Geffen Hall. The program was comprised of a selection of classical and flamenco works, passionately delivered by the Orchestra of the Teatro Real, under conductor Juanjo Mena, and special guest artists. {…}
(Credits: Nicola Allegri/Elena Cherkashyna) The Teatro de la Maestranza in Seville, Spain has announced the casting for its 2020-21 season featuring international stars. The season opens with Mozart’s “Così fan tutte“ starring Carmela Remigio, Maite Beaumont, Simon Mechlinski, Xabier Anduaga, Natalia Labourdette, and Roberto de Candia. Iván López Reynoso conducts. Performance Dates: Nov. 3-7, 2020 Fausto Nardi conducts Monteverdi’s “Combattimento” with Rocío Martínez, Anna Alàs i Jové, David Alegret, and {…}