Overview
- He announced the diagnosis in a statement and said treatment will begin as soon as possible.
- He kept the news private until after a charity gala at London’s Wigmore Hall, which marked his 75th birthday on Tuesday.
- The concert was his first live performance in 12 years after a right‑arm herniated disc from repetitive bowing forced a long hiatus.
- He said doctors’ expectations encourage him, he aims for a full recovery, and he does not plan to cancel engagements or comment further until after treatment.
- He is one of Britain’s best‑known cellists, noted for performing at the 2012 London Olympics, winning a Brit for Elgar’s Cello Concerto, and receiving an OBE in 2021.