Pavarotti moves back concerts

A complication from back surgery has forced Luciano Pavarotti to postpone five June dates on his worldwide farewell tour, his manager said Tuesday.

Performances at the Canadian cities of Calgary, Vancouver, Montreal and Toronto, and a U.S. date in Washington, have been delayed until October, said Terri Robson, Pavarotti’s London-based manager.

Last month, the 70-year-old tenor released a statement saying he expected to recover in time for the June dates. “However, he went on to develop an infection during his stay in the hospital,” Robson said. “This condition has unfortunately delayed his recovery time.”