Mena's Farewell: Conductor's Alzheimer's Diagnosis and Retirement
Juanjo Mena, 60, retires due to Alzheimer's progression. Mena has a 40-year conducting career. Led Bilbao Symphony, BBC Philharmonic, Cincinnati May Festival. Conducted Berlin Philharmonic, Boston Symphony, Chicago Symphony, etc.
Will conduct select performances including Barcelona Symphony Orchestra. Plans to make final concerts a gratitude celebration