Kahane's high blood pressure was discovered after he suffered fatigue in early March, according to the paper. Even before the hypertension (now alleviated) was diagnosed, Kahane had reportedly decided to scale back next season's engagements and focus on the two orchestras of which he is music director: the Colorado Symphony (based in Denver) and the Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra.
"We're given only so much time," Kahane told the News. "Something like this puts you in touch with what really matters in life. It's more important to do what you do and have time to live."
