Sir John Eliot Gardiner has made the decision to withdraw from all engagements until next year. His management team from Intermusica issued a statement that said, Gardiner “will be taking time out of his professional activities for a period of reflection and, in consultation with his medical advisors, will be focussing on his mental health while engaging in a course {…}

Sir. John Eliot Gardiner has broken his silence and apologized for having assaulted bass William Thomas at the performance of “Les Troyens” in France. In a statement the conductor said, “I deeply regret the incident which occurred at the Festival Berlioz at La Côte-Saint-André on Tuesday evening and apologise unreservedly for losing my temper immediately after the performance. I make no {…}