So was the video that revealed that the Basque director was suffering from the disease
Orchestra director Juanjo Mena, with more than two decades of international trajectory, explained his diagnosis in 2025 and said he would face the disease with "peace of mind and gratitude for music."
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Chorus of 132 amateur singers rehearsing with the Basque Orchestra
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