Gustavo Dudamel postpones Spain concerts due to Venezuela earthquake

Renowned Venezuelan conductor Gustavo Dudamel has postponed his upcoming five-concert tour of Spain with the Simón Bolívar Symphony Orchestra of Venezuela. The decision comes in the wake of the devastating earthquake that struck his homeland.

"With deep disappointment, we are forced to postpone our tour of Spain once again," Dudamel stated in a press release. "At this moment, our responsibility is to the Venezuelan people following the earthquakes earlier this week." The tour was scheduled to include performances in Zaragoza, Barcelona, Madrid, Alicante, and Valencia.

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With deep disappointment, we are forced to postpone our tour of Spain once again. At this moment, our responsibility is to the Venezuelan people following the earthquakes earlier this week.

Dudamel has launched a partnership with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and is encouraging donations to provide immediate assistance to those most impacted by the disaster. He expressed hope to reschedule the Spanish tour as soon as circumstances permit, thanking everyone for their understanding and solidarity during this difficult period.

The earthquake caused widespread damage to essential infrastructure, including the nation's international airport, which is currently closed with no set reopening date. Organizers of the concerts are working to secure new dates and will provide information to ticket holders regarding refunds or rescheduled performances.

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We hope to reschedule the tour of Spain as soon as circumstances permit, but for now, we thank everyone for their understanding and solidarity during this difficult time.