Sir. John Eliot Gardiner Extends Leave of Absence; Will Return Later in the Year
The Monteverdi Choir and Orchestra and Sir John Eliot Gardiner have released a statement announcing the decision for the conductor to extend his time away from public music-making. The choir and orchestra said, “We are pleased to announce that the forthcoming tour of Handel’s “Israel in Egypt” with the Monteverdi Choir and English Baroque Soloists will be conducted by Peter Whelan. {…}