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Brazilian cellist Antonio Meneses has introduced that he has been identified with glioblastoma multiforme, an aggressive type of mind most cancers, and has stepped down from his live performance and educating engagements with fast impact. He made the announcement on social media on 7 July:
‘Brazilian cellist Antonio Meneses, one of many main musicians of his technology, has cancelled his live performance schedule and stepped down from his place as a instructor. He was identified in June with Gliobastoma Multiforme, an aggressive sort of mind tumour.
‘Born in Recife and raised in Rio de Janeiro, Meneses is among the most well-known soloists and chamber musicians of his technology.
‘Meneses is at present receiving palliative care at his house in Switzerland, supported by his household and associates, who’ve been an essential supply of consolation at such a tough time.’
Meneses, who was born in 1957, received the primary prize on the Munich Worldwide Competitors in 1977 and was awarded first prize and gold medal on the Tchaikovsky Competitors in 1982. He was a member of the Beaux Arts Trio from 1998 to 2008 and carried out recurrently in duos with pianists Menahem Pressler and Maria João Pires. He was featured as The Strad’s cowl star in August 2012.
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