Daniel Barenboim, the eminent conductor and pianist who stepped back from engagements in recent years citing health concerns, said Thursday that he has Parkinson’s disease.

Conductor Daniel Barenboim says he has been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease. The 82-year-old issued a statement Thursday on Instagram. He has appeared more frail since 2022, canceling scheduled performances that included a new production of Wagner’s Ring Cycle in Berlin.

She was happily married, pregnant with her first child and had recently completed her residency in family medicine. Soon after starting work at a private practice, she noticed a slight tremor in her right pinkie finger.

The renowned musician says he plans to keep playing, after confirming the long-suspected diagnosis.