Edward Gardner Apologizes for ‘Mafia’ Comments Regarding Teatro San Carlo’s Chorus

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Edward Gardner is apologizing for comments made regarding the Teatro Carlo’s chorus. The English conductor said, “I wish to offer my most sincere apologies to the Artists of the Chorus of the Teatro di San Carlo in Naples for my recent statements. I have deep respect and sincere esteem for the Chorus and for each of its members.” He added, {…}

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London Philharmonic Extends Contract with Edward Gardner

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The London Philharmonic Orchestra has announced that Chief Conductor Edward Gardner has extended his contract with the orchestra for two years. In a statement Gardner said, “My relationship with the incredible musicians within the Orchestra is a very special one, growing with each project, and I feel so privileged to be able to tap into their huge passion and commitment, {…}

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Edward Gardner to Become Honorary Conductor of Bergen Philharmonic

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Edward Gardner has been named the honorary Conductor of the Bergen Philharmonic Orchestra after departing from his position as chief conductor. He has held the position for nine years in the position, with two additional years as Principal Guest Conductor from 2013. Gardner has led the orchestra in more than 200 concerts, as well as on a series of international {…}

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Bryn Terfel, Jamie Barton & Edward Gardner Lead London Philharmonic’s 2020-21 Season

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The London Philharmonic has announced its 2020-21 season featuring a number of important soloists around the world. For this article we will highlight the vocal performances. The season opens with a program entitled Fantastic Symphony with Edward Gardner leading a program of works by Tchaikovsky, Lutosławski, and Berlioz. Gerald Finley will be the featured soloist. Performance Date: Sept. 23, 2020 Edward {…}

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Edward Garner Is the London Philharmonic Orchestra’s Principal Conductor

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(Credit: Benjamin Ealovega) Edward Gardner has been named the Principal Conductor of the London Philharmonic Orchestra. He has been signed to a five-year contract that will see him collaborate with the organization for at least 10 weeks per year. He will take on this position at the start of the 2021-22 season. “I’m thrilled to have been appointed Principal Conductor {…}

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Jennifer Rowley, Sofia Fomina & Karen Slack Lead Dallas Symphony Orchestra’s 2025-26 Season

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The Dallas Symphony Orchestra has announced its 2025-26 season. Here is a look at the vocal performances. Fabio Luisi and Sofia Fomina lead a program of Mahler and Haydn. Performance Dates: Oct. 2 & 5, 2025 Fabio Luisi and Inon Barnatan lead a program with the Dallas Symphony Chorus of music by Angelica Negron, Gerswhin, and Gould. Performance Dates: Oct. {…}

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Joyce DiDonato, Erin Morley, Francesco Meli, Julia Bullock & Lidia Fridman Lead Chicago Symphony Orchestra’s 2025-26 Season

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The Chicago Symphony Orchestra has announced the 2025-26 season. Here is a look at the vocal performances. Orchestra Daniela Candillari conducts Pergolesi’s “Stabat Mater” with Giulia Semenzato and Jennifer Johnson Cano. The program includes Jennifer Gunn as a soloist and music by Simon, Barber, and Musgrave. Performance Dates: Oct. 3 & 4, 2025 Manfred Honeck conducts Mozart’s “Requiem” with Jeanine {…}

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Vanessa Goikoetxea, Piero Pretti, Sabine Devieilhe, Michael Spyres & Ian Bostridge Lead New CD/DVD Releases

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Welcome back for this week’s look at the latest CD and DVD releases in the opera world. This week audiences will get to experience many of the famed artists of our time in new albums featuring classic works, rarely performed works and rediscovered works. Here is a look at this week’s new releases. Stravinsky: Le rossignol Captured in March 2023, {…}

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Decca Classics to Release Lise Davidsen’s ‘Der Fliegende Holländer’

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On April 18, 2025, Decca Classics will release a new recording of “Der Fliegende Holländer,” marking the first full-length opera recording on the label from Lise Davidsen. The recording was captured live over two nights at the opera house in Oslo during the summer of 2024. The live recording of “Der fliegende Holländer” will also mark Davidsen’s only-ever performance as {…}

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Edward Gardner Apologizes for ‘Mafia’ Comments Regarding Teatro San Carlo’s Chorus

London Philharmonic Extends Contract with Edward Gardner

Edward Gardner to Become Honorary Conductor of Bergen Philharmonic

Bryn Terfel, Jamie Barton & Edward Gardner Lead London Philharmonic’s 2020-21 Season

Edward Garner Is the London Philharmonic Orchestra’s Principal Conductor

Jennifer Rowley, Sofia Fomina & Karen Slack Lead Dallas Symphony Orchestra’s 2025-26 Season

Joyce DiDonato, Erin Morley, Francesco Meli, Julia Bullock & Lidia Fridman Lead Chicago Symphony Orchestra’s 2025-26 Season

Vanessa Goikoetxea, Piero Pretti, Sabine Devieilhe, Michael Spyres & Ian Bostridge Lead New CD/DVD Releases

Decca Classics to Release Lise Davidsen’s ‘Der Fliegende Holländer’