John Eliot Gardiner Steps Down from Monteverdi Choir and Orchestra

The renowned conductor exits after an alleged backstage altercation, ending a six-decade leadership.

Gardiner, 81, allegedly struck a singer after a performance in August 2023.
He has led the Monteverdi Choir and Orchestra since its founding in 1964.
Gardiner has undergone therapy and counseling over the past 11 months.
He will not retire but plans to continue his career with a lighter schedule.
The Monteverdi Choir and Orchestra board acknowledges his significant contributions.