The pianist is the latest musician to announce that he will retire from the band after the tour, which begins in Europe next month, the Chicago Tribune reports.
Zimmermann, who will turn 83 in August, announced the news in a Facebook post on Thursday, but his departure was not announced until Friday.
He will continue to work with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra in a new role.
“I’m very happy to announce I’m leaving the Chicago Orchestra,” he wrote.
“You will always have a place in my heart.” “
Zimmermann, the grandson of German immigrant pianist Johann Sebastian Bach, is one of the most acclaimed living pianists. “
You will always have a place in my heart.”
Zimmermann, the grandson of German immigrant pianist Johann Sebastian Bach, is one of the most acclaimed living pianists.
He’s been nominated for eight Grammy Awards, including Best Contemporary Classical Performance, Best Jazz Solo Performance, and Best Male Solo Performance.
