PIANIST SERKIN CANCELS RECITAL

The recital by pianist Rudolf Serkin, scheduled for Tuesday night in the Pavilion of the Music Center, has been canceled.

According to a spokesman for the Los Angeles Philharmonic Assn., sponsor of the recital, Serkin is suffering from “complete exhaustion,” and on the order of his physician has withdrawn from all engagements for the next three weeks.

The recital will be rescheduled at a date mutually agreed upon, and all tickets dated Dec. 17 will be honored on the rescheduled date. Subscribers and single-ticket holders will be notified by mail of the change of date.