Violinist Hilary Hahn withdraws from concerts due to injury

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US violinist Hilary Hahn has announced her withdrawal from her upcoming performance engagements due to a double pinched nerve injury. This includes a planned tour of Europe with the São Paulo Symphony Orchestra and its performance at the Edinburgh Festival in Scotland, a solo recital in Xi’an, China, and season-opening performances with the Shanghai Symphony. The presenters of these concerts will announce substitutions and provide further updates.

At the advice of her medical team, Hahn will be resting through the summer to focus on ‘a safe and sustainable path to recovery’. She expects to return to performing from 8 September.

Hahn addressed her audience directly through social media:

‘I so appreciate all of the support I’ve received from our community. I’ve missed you all this summer, and I can’t wait for the day we can all share music together once again!’

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