Sir John Eliot Gardiner has announced new ensembles and plans for a tour of world-renowned concert venues. The new ensemble, The Constellation Choir and Orchestra, will feature some of Europe’s most distinguished musicians and singers alongside special guest soloists. The ensemble will be led by Gardiner in a series of concerts at five venues in Germany, France, Austria, and Luxembourg {…}
Sir John Eliot Gardiner has announced that he will resign from his position with the Monteverdi Choir and Orchestras. In a statement, he said, “After a long period of deep consideration and reflection, I have decided to step down as leader and Artistic Director of the Monteverdi Choir and Orchestras (MCO) with immediate effect. The MCO, which I founded in {…}
(Photography by Wilfredo Amaya) The English Baroque Soloists and Monteverdi Choir have announced changes to their upcoming tour in the fall. The choir and orchestra announced that they were canceling the Oct. 27, 2023 concert at the Festival Bach in Montreal, Canada. Meanwhile, conductor Dinis Sousa will step in for Sir John Eliot Gardiner, on Oct. 20 and Oct 21 at Harris Theater {…}
Photo: © Marco Borrelli Berlioz’s “Les Troyens” is one of those operas that is larger than life. Arguably, two operas in one night. Everything sounds like the realization of romanticism’s epic promise and showcases the musicians’ talents overflowing in the hall. It is hard to not expect a lot from a performance of Berlioz’s opera with a revolutionary and Romantique {…}
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 {…}
The BBC has confirmed that Sir. John Eliot Gardiner has canceled his participation at the BBC Proms. In a statement, the organization said, “Sir John Eliot Gardiner has decided to withdraw from the performance of ‘The Trojans’ at this year’s BBC Proms. We are grateful that Dinis Sousa will step in to conduct the performance on Sept. 3.” The news {…}
Following the altercation with Sir. John Eliot Gardiner, Bass William Thomas’ management, Askonas Holt, has released a statement. In a statement, the agency said, “We can confirm that an incident took place after Tuesday’s performance of Berlioz’s ‘Les Troyens’ with the Orchestre Révolutionnaire et Romantique and Monteverdi Choir at La Côte-Saint-André. Bass William Thomas is looking forward to continuing the {…}
Sir. John Eliot Gardiner is under investigation after having allegedly punched bass William Thomas backstage at the Berlioz Festival in France. According to reports in the Telegraph and Slipped Disc, Gardiner attacked Thomas backstage on Tuesday, August 22, 2023, during a performance of Berlioz’s “Les Troyens” because he exited the podium on the wrong side after the first part of {…}
The Philharmonia Orchestra has announced the appointment of Sir John Eliot Gardiner as Principal Guest Conductor Emeritus from the 2023-24 season. The orchestra noted that the relationship with Gardiner reignited during the COVID lockdowns with a streamed performance of Elgar’s Enigma Variations. The conductor also performed with the orchestra at the Royal Festival Hall. The recent successes moved the musicians {…}
(Credit: Palau de la Música Catalana official website) The Fundació Orfeó Català-Palau de la Música Catalana has announced the cancellation of the concert with the Orchestre Révolutionnaire et Romantique, Monteverdi Choir, and Cor de Cambra scheduled for Dec. 16 due to a COVID-19 outbreak. “The Fundació Orfeó Català-Palau de la Música Catalana regrets to report that this concert, which meant {…}