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Conductor Juanjo Mena, 60, retires due to Alzheimer’s, ending a 40-year career with farewell concerts in March 2026.
Conductor Juanjo Mena, 60, has announced his retirement from conducting due to Alzheimer’s disease, citing the illness’s progression as the reason.
In a March 2026 letter, he stated his final performances will be this year’s concerts, marking the end of a 40-year career.
Mena, formerly of the Cincinnati May Festival, BBC Philharmonic, and Bilbao Symphony Orchestra, will conduct farewell concerts with the Barcelona Symphony Orchestra in March.
He expressed gratitude to family, colleagues, and audiences, reflecting on a distinguished career with major orchestras worldwide.
His decision, described as difficult but necessary, emphasizes integrity and self-awareness.
El director de orquesta Juanjo Mena, de 60 años, se retira debido a la enfermedad de Alzheimer, terminando una carrera de 40 años con conciertos de despedida en marzo de 2026.