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Sir John Eliot Gardiner Named Principal Guest Conductor Emeritus of Philharmonia Orchestra

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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 {…}

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Sir John Eliot Gardiner’s Seven-Month ‘Monteverdi 450’ World Tour Concludes with Opera Trilogies in Chicago & New York

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After a string of triumphant performances in music capitals across Europe, Sir John Eliot Gardiner, the Monteverdi Choir, and the English Baroque Soloists take their seven-month “Monteverdi 450” tour across the Atlantic. The tour will go to Chicago’s Joan W. and Irving B. Harris Theater for Music and Dance between Oct. 12-15 and then to New York’s Alice Tully Hall as {…}

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Here’s How Sir John Eliot Gardiner Will Celebrate Monteverdi’s 450th Birthday

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As part of Claudio Monteverdi’s 450th birthday anniversary, Sir John Eliot Gardiner is going on tour to recognize the father of opera. The tour is slated to last a whopping seven months, taking place around the globe in such countries as the UK, Germany, Poland, Austria, Switzerland, France, Italy, Spain and the USA. The tour will essentially feature performances of {…}

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Sir. John Eliot Gardiner Extends Leave of Absence; Will Return Later in the Year

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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. {…}

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Dinis Sousa Replaces Sir. John Eliot Gardiner in Upcoming English Baroque Soloists & Monteverdi Choir Concerts

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(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 {…}

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Chamber Orchestra of Europe Finds Replacement for Sir. John Eliot Gardiner Concert

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The Chamber Orchestra of Europe has announced a replacement for Sir. John Eliot Gardiner on Sept. 16, 2023. The orchestra said, “We are very happy and grateful that conductor Maxim Emelyanychev will be joining us on 16 September at Schloss Esterhazy to replace Sir John Eliot Gardiner who has canceled all his concerts for the rest of the year. We {…}

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Sir. John Eliot Gardiner Withdraws from Forthcoming Performances

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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 {…}

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Sir. John Eliot Gardiner Apologizes in Statement & Withdraws from ‘Les Troyens’ Tour

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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 {…}

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Sir. John Eliot Gardiner Cancels BBC Proms Performance Following Altercation with William Thomas

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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 {…}