The Man Who Saved English Opera
"Nobody is yet calling 34-year-old Edward Gardner 'great', but, after his naming as Conductor of the Year by the Royal Philharmonic Society (RPS) in 2008, critics now pay respectful attention to his sound. In addition, Gardner has come to stand for more than just musical excellence: some see him as the symbol of the most brilliant operatic turnaround in recent history; others credit him with bringing that recovery about." The Independent (UK) 06/21/09

Posted June 22, 2009 08:04 AM