Riccardo Chailly's concerts in Valencia and Castellón have been cancelled due to the Italian maestro's health problems.

Valencia (April 12, 2009) – The concerts that Maestro Riccardo Chailly was scheduled to conduct at the Palau de les Arts Reina Sofía and the Auditori de Castelló on April 17 and 19, respectively, have been cancelled due to the Italian conductor's health problems. Riccardo Chailly contacted the Palau de les Arts Reina Sofía to inform them that he would be unable to participate in the symphonic concerts in Valencia and Castellón on the 17th and 19th due to a flu-like infection with a high fever.
Given this unforeseen circumstance, the Palau de les Arts Reina Sofía informs those affected that refunds will be processed during the usual box office hours of the Valencian opera house, from Tuesday the 14th until Friday, from 12:00 noon to 8:00 p.m. without interruption. For any questions, please call 961 975 900, Monday to Friday from 12:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. The Palau de les Arts Reina Sofía will also provide a personalized customer service for its subscribers.

For its part, the Auditori de Castelló will soon inform those interested of the relevant procedures for the refund of the ticket price.