Edward Gardner, Conductor

Ed Gardner: Bringing Bergen to the world

Edward Gardner conducts the Bergen Philharmonic © Helge Skodvin

The conductor talks streaming and touring as he starts his third season with the Bergen Philharmonic Orchestra

Ed Gardner and the Bergen Philharmonic © Helge Skodvin

As commutes go, London to Bergen has its attractions. Nearly a year into the post of chief conductor at the Bergen Philharmonic, Ed Gardner has a bounce in his step and exudes genuine enthusiasm for the job.

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LondonProm 41: Edward Gardner conducts Elgar and Vaughan Williams

Royal Albert Hall, Sun 12 Aug at 20:00

Boulanger, Elgar, Vaughan Williams

BBC Symphony Orchestra; Edward Gardner; Sophie Bevan; Neal Davies; Jean-Guihen Queyras; BBC Symphony Chorus

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Concertgebouw: Main Hall, Sun 19 Aug at 20:00

Wagner, Brahms, Sibelius

Bergen Philharmonic Orchestra; Edward Gardner; James Ehnes

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Royal Albert Hall, Tue 21 Aug at 19:00

Wagner, Wallin, Sibelius

Bergen Philharmonic Orchestra; Edward Gardner; Alina Ibragimova

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Teatr Wielki: Moniuszko Hall, Thu 23 Aug at 20:00

Paderewski, Britten, Sibelius, Chopin

Bergen Philharmonic Orchestra; Edward Gardner; Leif Ove Andsnes

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Grieg Hall (Grieghallen), Thu 6 Sep at 19:30

Matre, Britten, Stravinsky

Bergen Philharmonic Orchestra; Edward Gardner; Leif Ove Andsnes

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Tale of two concertos: Bergen Philharmonic play Gubaidulina and Grieg

Aksel Tollåli, 27 May

Bergen Philharmonic’s programme of Grieg’s Piano Concerto and Gubaidulina’s violin concerto Offertorium offered fascinating insight into the relationship between orchestra and soloist.

***11

Aksel Tollåli, 24 May

Berlioz’ gargantuan Grande Messe des morts with the Bergen Philharmonic and Edward Gardner opened the Bergen International Festival with deafening climaxes and even more resounding silence.

****1