Music in PyeongChang cancels cellist Pagano's performances amid post-competition tour dispute

Music in PyeongChang announced on Thursday that Italian cellist Ettore Pagano, who had been scheduled to perform in the festival on July 30 and 31, may not be joining as planned, adding that affected ticket holders will be offered refunds.

According to the Korean festival, it concluded a formal engagement contract with Pagano on April 13 for the two concerts.

Pagano subsequently won First Prize in the cello category of the Queen Elisabeth Competition on May 30.

The dispute arose days later.

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