The following message has just landed from the conductor, via his agency, following his departure from the orchestras he founded:. 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.

Sir John Eliot Gardiner’s exit statement

LONDON (AP) — 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. Gardiner said he was stepping down as leader and artistic director of the Monteverdi...

Conductor John Eliot Gardiner Quits the Choir and Orchestra He Founded After Musician Assault Claim

The US violinist has cancelled next month’s European tour with the São Paulo Symphony Orchestra and conductor Thierry Fischer. She will be replaced by Roman Simovic, leader of the London Symphony Orchestra, in the Ginastera Concerto and Waxman’s Carmen Fantasie, and by Daniel Lazokovich in the third Saint-Saens concerto.

Hilary Hahn is unwell

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There were a number of celebrities who passed away within the past week, including two notable actresses: Shelley Duvall and Shannen Doherty. Shelley Duvall passed away on Thursday July 11th at her home in Blanco, Texas. The cause of death was complications from diabetes and news of her death was confirmed by her partner Dan Gilroy.

Two Beloved Hollywood Actresses Have Passed Away This Week

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Fans of Frisco's Chicken were left reeling as the beloved Peruvian-style eatery announced the closure of all its locations in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. The chain, known for its delicious food and strong community values, posted a heartfelt note on its doors, informing customers of the devastating news.

Favorite Chicken Chain Suddenly Closes All Stores, Heartfelt Message Found on Doors

Francesca Fiore, cellist of the Archos Quartet, has married its first violinist Filip Jeska. We wish them great happiness. The quartet was founded in 2009 by four students at the Musikhochschule Lübeck.

Half a quartet gets wed

A Christian gospel singer is an artist who performs music rooted in Christian faith and spirituality. Their songs often include lyrics that reflect biblical teachings, personal testimonies, and messages of hope, redemption, and praise to God. Gospel music genres can vary widely, from traditional hymns and worship songs to contemporary styles like gospel jazz, gospel rock, and urban gospel. Gospel singers aim to inspire and uplift listeners through their music, often performing in churches, concerts, and Christian gatherings to spread the message of Jesus Christ and encourage spiritual growth and reflection.

15 Best Christian Gospel Singers of All Time

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Yesterday was the third time this year that an ad stating Chelsea Clinton lives in a beautiful Virginia home popped up on my laptop. My computer did not warn me this was a dangerous site, so this time, I clicked on the link.

Chelsea Clinton is rumored to be living in Virginia but probably still in NYC

In an emotional farewell, the world bids goodbye to Luciano Pavarotti, the legendary Italian opera star known for his unparalleled talent and charismatic presence. Diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in 2006, Pavarotti passed away at his home in Modena, Italy, surrounded by his loved ones. His legacy, marked by a voice that transcended the boundaries of opera, continues to resonate with fans around the globe.

Retro Blast: Luciano Pavarotti's Cause Of Death

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A visceral concert experience, with singers and the conductor Ryan Bancroft showing off proper theatrical bones – followed by extraordinary range from the star countertenor

Prom 6/7: Verdi’s Requiem/Jakub Józef Orliński review – choral glories, bel canto and breakdancing

The much-admired international violinist Eugene Sarbu died yesterday in a private hospital in London. He had been suffering from a protracted illness. The first Romanian violinist after Georges Enescu to catch the world’s ear, Sarbu won the Paganini Competition in Genoa and the Carl Flesch International Competition in London, both in 1978.

Death of a stellar violinist, 73

The Romanian Cristian Măcelaru will conduct the Orchestre National de France at the opening ceremony of the Paris Olympic Games on Friday. ‘I never believed in my life that I would have this opportunity. It’s a very beautiful thing because it’s an event where we all seem to forget about the things that separate us and remember the beauty of the things that help us come together,’ he told Romanian TV.

Who’s conducting the Olympics?

The widely acclaimed ‘father of British blues’ has died aged 90 in California, where he moved in the 1970s. His Bluesbreakers group is remembered chiefly for the couple of years in the mid-1960s when Eric Clapton was their guitarist.

John Mayall, RIP

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After hitting the jackpot in the cruise ship's casino, one man was shocked by the prize he won. A recent TikTok video has gotten a lot of attention, showcasing a couple's unexpected windfall during a cruise vacation.

Cruise Passenger Wins Jackpot on Cruise and Gets $50k Cabin Upgrade

The Portuguese pianist Maria Joao Pires, 80 today, became a global legend when, at a lunchtime public rehearsal in Amsterdam’s Concertgebouw in 1998, she heard the orchestra start up a different Mozart concerto from the one she was expecting to play. Her face is a picture of panic and...

The nightmare moment of a mighty pianist

The University of Exeter has awarded a degree of Doctor of Letters (honoris causa) to Dougie Scarfe (centre), chief executive of the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra. The award is for his ‘commitment to breaking down barriers in classical music’.

Summer’s a time for wearing silly hats

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Shortly before 3 AM, people in the Chicago area may have felt their houses shake as a 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurred about 60 miles west of the city. (CHICAGO) The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a 3.4-magnitude earthquake around Somonauk, IL. Somonauk is in DeKalb and LaSalle Counties, 64 miles west of Chicago.

Did You Feel the Earthquake?

In the early hours of a somber Friday in May, 1974, the music world lost one of its most illustrious figures, Duke Ellington (75), to lung cancer after a battle with pneumonia. 2 / 10. Duke Ellington. The iconic bandleader and composer, whose career spanned over 50 years and gifted...

Retro Blast: Duke Ellington's Cause Of Death

Hyung Suk Bae first joined the symphony in 2018 as Associate Principal Cello. Prior to his new official role as Queensland Symphony Orchestra’s (QSO) Principal Cello, Hyung Suk Bae initially joined the ensemble as Associate Principal Cello in 2018 and served as Acting Principal Cello in 2020. Bae is...

Australia’s Queensland Symphony Orchestra Hires New Principal Cellist

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Chuck Berry’s low-slung guitar as he duck-walked across the stage is an iconic image, but the engine that drove his earliest recordings was Johnnie Johnson’s piano. Berry tapped into the teenager’s mindset with his poetic masterpieces even though he was already 30 by the time of his first Chess Records release. Although the exact date is disputed, one day in April 1956 gave us four of those lyrical gems.

The Story Behind “Roll Over Beethoven” by Chuck Berry and How It Was More About His Sister than the Famous Composer

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UPDATE: John Eliot Gardiner exits his orchestras

The board of the Monteverdi Choir and Orchestras today terminated its relationship with the conductor Sir John Eliot Gardiner, who has been suspended since a violent...

UPDATE: John Eliot Gardiner exits his orchestras

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