Doctors forbade: The legendary maestro will not play the roll at the anniversary concert

Soviet and Latvian composer and pianist Raymond Pauls will not be able to play the piano on the day of his anniversary concert due to the ban of doctors. This is reported by the NRA portal, with reference to the publication of the magazine Privatā Dzīve.

On January 12, the legendary maestro will celebrate his 90th birthday. Solemn events, including an anniversary concert, are timed to coincide with the anniversary.

"We have to celebrate somehow, we have to try to get to the piano," the composer said earlier.

In an interview with the magazine, Pauls admitted that he does not plan to take part in most events.

"Now I have categorically stated that I will not play because it is forbidden to me," he said.

According to the composer, the doctors directly forbade him to sit down at the piano. The musician did not name the reason for the ban, nor did he specify what consequences playing the piano might have for him.

"And what happens next will be seen only on the spot," explained Pauls.

At the same time, he expressed the hope that after the completion of the anniversary celebrations he could perform together with actor Andris Keys.

As EADaily reported, earlier, Latvian President Edgars Rinkevich awarded Pauls the Order of Three Stars of the First degree for special services to the state. The award ceremony was held on November 18 at the Riga Castle.

The composer became the first Latvian to receive the highest award for merit during the times of independent Latvia, becoming commander of the Grand Cross of the Order of Three Stars.