John Eliot Gardiner
Sir John Eliot Gardiner CBE HonFBA (born 20 April 1943) 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.
Sir John Eliot Gardiner CBE HonFBA | |
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Gardiner in rehearsal, 2007 | |
| Born | 20 April 1943 Fontmell Magna, Dorset, England |
| Occupation | Conductor of classical music |
| Years active | 1964–Present |
| Spouses | Elizabeth Wilcock
(m. 1981–1997)Isabella de Sabata
(m. 2001–2019) |
| Children | Three |
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| Relatives | Alan Gardiner (grandfather) Margaret Gardiner (aunt) Martin Bernal (cousin) Howard Hodgkin (cousin) |
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