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The Monteverdi Choir was founded in 1964 by Sir John Eliot Gardiner for a performance of the Vespro della Beata Vergine in King's College Chapel, Cambridge.A specialist Baroque ensemble, the Choir has become famous for its stylistic conviction and extensive repertoire, encompassing music from the Renaissance period to Classical music of the 20th century.
Sir John Eliot Gardiner (born 20 April 1943) [1] is an English conductor, particularly known for his performances of the works of Johann Sebastian Bach, especially the Bach Cantata Pilgrimage of 2000, performing Bach's church cantatas in liturgical order in churches all over Europe, and New York City, with the Monteverdi Choir, and recording them at the locations.
Renowned British conductor John Eliot Gardiner said Wednesday he is quitting the orchestra he has led for six decades, almost a year after he allegedly hit a singer backstage after a concert.
He will leave the Monteverdi Choir and Orchestra following an allegation he hit a musician last year. Sir John Eliot Gardiner steps down from orchestra following assault allegation Skip to main ...
The English Baroque Soloists often appear with John Eliot Gardiner's choir, the Monteverdi Choir. In 1990 Gardiner formed the Orchestre Révolutionnaire et Romantique, another period instrument ensemble. The Orchestre Révolutionnaire et Romantique specialises in a later repertoire than that of the English Baroque Soloists, but shares some players.
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In 1964, John Eliot Gardiner assembled a group of musicians to perform the work in King's College Chapel, Cambridge. The event became the birth of the later Monteverdi Choir. [58] Gardiner recorded the Vespers twice, in 1974 and in 1989. [9]
monteverdi.co.uk /about-us /orchestre-revolutionnaire-et-romantique The Orchestre Révolutionnaire et Romantique , founded in 1989 by John Eliot Gardiner , performs Classical and Romantic music using the principles and original instruments of historically informed performance .