Henry Herford obituary Baritone with an appealing tonal quality who was an enterprising explorer of song and more than 70 roles in opera The Guardian - UK · Sep 20
Brahms: Complete Symphonies album review – period-instrument plushness with modern-instrument refinement In recordings taken from live performances, John Eliot Gardiner conducts the RCO in taut and purposeful readings The Guardian - UK · May 8, 2025
Who are the brains behind Succession brought in for HBO’s Harry Potter? Francesca Gardiner and Mark Mylod to be executive producers alongside JK Rowling, who praised their ‘genuine passion’ for the books The Guardian - UK · Apr 18, 2025
Monteverdi Choir/English Baroque Soloists/Rousset review – joyous and immaculate festive programme Under the baton of Christophe Rousset, the Monteverdis sounded exquisite in a celebration of Advent that balanced reflection with exultation The Guardian - UK · Dec 18, 2024
Rameau: Les Boréades album review – crisp authoritative playing harnesses full-colour Rameau Rameau’s lyric tragedy comes alive in the hands of György Vashegyi and the Orfeo Orchestra The Guardian - UK · Sep 19, 2024
World-class conductor fired for slapping singer sets up comeback choir The conductor is reported to have slapped the singer after he left the stage the wrong way The Independent UK · Sep 10, 2024
John Eliot Gardiner starts new orchestra and choir after 2023 assault apology Conductor who attacked singer at French performance last year says he has learned ‘important lessons’ The Guardian - UK · Sep 9, 2024
John Eliot Gardiner’s departure could usher in generational change for period-instrument performance At his best, Gardiner’s take on classical repertoire could be thrillingly alive – but after stepping down from his ensembles following a violent outburst, his career is uncertain The Guardian - UK · Jul 25, 2024
Conductor John Eliot Gardiner quits the choir and orchestra he founded after musician assault claim Renowned British conductor John Eliot Gardiner has announced he is quitting the orchestra he has led for six decades The Independent UK · Jul 24, 2024
The week in classical: Israel in Egypt; James McVinnie & Tristan Perich: Infinity Gradient; Bluebeard’s Castle – review The Monteverdi Choir dazzles in Handel’s pestilential thriller; one organ and 100 speakers pack quite a punch; and Jennifer Johnston saves the day in fiery Bartók The Guardian - UK · Mar 30, 2024
Prom 64: Les Troyens review – trouble-hit concert-staging rises to the occasion magnificently Dinis Sousa, replacing John Eliot Gardiner, brought excitement and emotional intensity to Berlioz’s epic opera, aided by a consistently impressive cast The Guardian - UK · Sep 4, 2023
Prom 64: Berlioz’s The Trojans at the Royal Albert Hall review – the glorious grand opera sounded gorgeous Dinis Sousa stepped in for John Eliot Gardiner and made a magnificent job of it Evening Standard · Sep 4, 2023
Conductor John Eliot Gardiner pulls out of future engagements after allegedly hitting a singer Prominent classical music conductor John Eliot Gardiner is pulling out of all engagements until next year after allegedly hitting a singer backstage following a concert The Independent UK · Aug 31, 2023
Conductor who allegedly slapped singer pulls out of all 2023 performances John Eliot Gardiner reportedly assaulted William Thomas after an opera performance The Guardian - UK · Aug 31, 2023
The Independent UK · Aug 31, 2023 Sir John Eliot Gardiner pulls out of remaining 2023 concerts after punching chorus singer Conductor attacked a member of his choir after a concert earlier this month
Evening Standard · Aug 31, 2023 Proms conductor stepping back for ‘reflection and counselling’ after assault allegation It is alleged Sir John Eliot Gardiner hit a bass musician who walked the wrong way off stage at a concert
The Guardian - UK · Aug 24, 2023 John Eliot Gardiner pulls out of BBC Proms after punching bass soloist Conductor assaulted English singer backstage in France after reportedly telling him he had left podium on wrong side
Evening Standard · Aug 24, 2023 Top conductor Sir John Eliot Gardiner pulls out of BBC Proms after being accused of ‘hitting’ singer A revered conductor has pulled out of the BBC Proms after being accused of assaulting a singer.
The Independent UK · Aug 24, 2023 Conductor Sir John Eliot Gardiner withdraws from proms after allegedly hitting singer who left stage on wrong side A representative of Gardiner said the conductor had been suffering from ‘extreme heat’
Evening Standard · May 10, 2023 BBC Proms 2023: the 20 concerts to book now, from Anna Lapwood to a Northern Soul night From Portuguese Fado to the Rite of Spring played from memory, a Horrible Histories opera and a tribute to a Bollywood legend, there’s something for everyone
The Guardian - UK · Apr 29, 2023 The week in classical: Blue; Bach: Mass in B Minor – review A potent US tale of Black lives hits home with fervour and humanity at ENO. Plus shock and roar from John Eliot Gardiner at 80
The Guardian - UK · Apr 20, 2023 Requiem to revolution via Aeneas and Kafka’s Earplugs: our 10 Proms picks As the BBC unveils this year’s Proms programme, we pick 10 concerts not to be missed
AAP · Mar 1, 2023 Aussie violinist to strike a chord at king's coronation Australian violinist Madeleine Easton will play her rare 1682 Giovanni Grancino violin when she performs at the coronation of King Charles in London on May 6.
The Guardian - UK · Jan 27, 2023 Digested week: Zahawi is on borrowed time – though aren’t we all? Revelations over Tory party chair’s tax affairs come as the Doomsday Clock moves closer to midnight
The Guardian - UK · Jan 15, 2023 English Baroque Soloists: Mozart and Haydn review – historical hipsters cut loose in captivating style John Eliot Gardiner’s groundbreaking orchestra are as precise and sharp as ever, but are miraculously re-energised when joined by violinist Isabelle Faust and violist Antoine Tamestit