81-year-old John Eliot Gardiner, founder of Monteverdi Choir and Orchestra, resigns as leader after allegedly assaulting a singer.
Renowned conductor John Eliot Gardiner, 81, has announced his resignation as leader and artistic director of the Monteverdi Choir and Orchestra, which he founded in 1964, after allegedly assaulting a singer backstage at a concert. Gardiner has been undergoing therapy and counselling since the incident and apologized for his actions. The Monteverdi Choir and Orchestra's board acknowledged Gardiner's significant contributions and commitment to preserving his legacy.
July 24, 2024
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