Luciano Pavarotti Postpones Farewell Concert Dates in Canada and Washington, D.C.

Luciano Pavarotti Postpones Farewell Concert Dates in Canada and Washington, D.C.

NEW YORK, May 26 /PRNewswire/ -- Luciano Pavarotti has been forced to postpone his June concerts in Canada and Washington due to an unexpected set-back in his recovery from recent treatment for a painful lower back condition.

Terri Robson, Luciano Pavarotti's London-based manager, said in a statement today, "Luciano Pavarotti was admitted to a New York hospital with back problems earlier this year. He subsequently underwent surgery, which was pronounced 100% successful. In a statement, issued last month, his doctors announced that he would be fit and able to recommence performing in June. However, he went on to develop an infection during his stay in hospital; this condition has unfortunately delayed his recovery time. He is currently undergoing a course of intensive physiotherapy in New York."

The Luciano Pavarotti Canadian and Washington, D.C. Farewell Concerts were due to begin in Montreal on June 3. This and the other June concert dates (Toronto - June 6; Calgary - June 11; Vancouver - June 16 and Washington, D.C. - June 21) have been rescheduled to October 2006. The new dates are: Calgary - October 14; Vancouver - October 18; Montreal - October 22; Toronto - October 25 and Washington, D.C. - October 31.

Tickets already purchased for the original dates will be valid for the re-scheduled October concerts. For further information:

* October 14, Calgary, Pengrowth Saddledome 403-777-0000
* October 18, Vancouver, GM Place 604-280-4444
* October 22, Montreal, Centre Bell, 514-790-1245
* October 25, Toronto, Air Canada Centre, 416-870 -8000
* October 31, Washington, DC, Verizon Center 202-397-SEAT, 703-573-SEAT
and 410-547-SEAT

Pavarotti's tour will recommence in July in the UK, where he has concerts in Glasgow SECC (July 5), Chatsworth House (July 8), Southampton Rose Bowl (July 12) and Warwick Castle (July 15).

Says Robson, "Luciano apologises to his many disappointed fans for having to reschedule these concerts -- happily, he is now well on his way to recovery and very much looks forward to continue celebrating his career with the Pavarotti Worldwide Farewell Tour."

Main Luciano Pavarotti website: www.lucianopavarotti.com
Website for Canadian concerts: www.lucianopavarotti.ca
Website for Washington concert: www.lucianopavarotti.us

Source: Maestro Concerts

CONTACT: Beth Rasin, +1-917-992-2281, br@welldoneproductions.com

Web site: http://www.lucianopavarotti.com/
http://www.lucianopavarotti.ca/
http://www.lucianopavarotti.us/

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