John Eliot Gardiner is a distinguished English conductor renowned for his expertise in the field of early music and his scholarly approach to the performance of Baroque, Classical, and Romantic music. Born on April 20, 1943, in Fontmell Magna, Dorset, England, Gardiner has become one of the preeminent conductors of our time, particularly acclaimed for his interpretations of Johann Sebastian Bach and other Baroque composers.

Educated at King's College, Cambridge, and later at the Paris Conservatoire, he is the founder of several ensembles, including the Monteverdi Choir (1964), the English Baroque Soloists (1978), and the Orchestre Révolutionnaire et Romantique (1989), through which he has created performances that blend historical authenticity with a lively modern sensibility. Gardiner's extensive discography is a testament to his wide-ranging repertoire. His recent releases such as "Gardiner Conducts British Works," "Gardiner Conducts German Romantics," and comprehensive projects like "Handel: Water Music" and "Bach: Motets, BWV 225 - 231, Cantatas, BWV 50 & 118" continue to showcase his versatility and deep reverence for classical music. Knighted in 1998 for his services to music, John Eliot Gardiner remains a towering figure who has deeply influenced the performance practice of early and classical music.

Genres

Classical Performance

Orchestral Performance

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Latest Release

J.S. Bach: Christmas Oratorio

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John Eliot Gardiner

Album - 65 Tracks - Released October 25, 2024