Ed Gardner: Bringing Bergen to the world
The conductor talks streaming and touring as he starts his third season with the Bergen Philharmonic Orchestra
Rolling his sleeves up: Ed Gardner in Bergen
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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BergenBerlioz Grande Messe Des Morts
Berlioz: Requiem "Grande Messe des morts", Op.5
Bergen Philharmonic Orchestra; Edward Gardner; Eikanger-Bjørsvik; Edvard Grieg Choir; Bergen Philharmonic Choir; Collegium Musicum Choir
BergenGrieg & Gubaidulina with Bergen Filharmoniske Orkester, Gidon Kremer & Ah Ruem Ahn
Gubaidulina, Vaughan Williams, Grieg
Bergen Philharmonic Orchestra; Edward Gardner; Gidon Kremer; Ah Ruem Ahn
LondonProm 41: Edward Gardner conducts Elgar and Vaughan Williams
Boulanger, Elgar, Vaughan Williams
BBC Symphony Orchestra; Edward Gardner; Sophie Bevan; Neal Davies; Jean-Guihen Queyras; BBC Symphony Chorus
AmsterdamBrahms’ Violin Concerto
Wagner, Brahms, Sibelius
Bergen Philharmonic Orchestra; Edward Gardner; James Ehnes
LondonProm 52: Edward Gardner & Bergen Philharmonic
Wagner, Wallin, Sibelius
Bergen Philharmonic Orchestra; Edward Gardner; Alina Ibragimova
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Unpolished gems: Saint-Saëns, Smetana and more
BBC Philharmonic and Edward Gardner tackle Janáček’s Sinfonietta in a well-crafted programme of French and Czech music.
Gardner brings Elgar vividly to life in Basingstoke
New and old rubbed shoulders in this thrilling Philharmonia Orchestra concert of Elgar and Joseph Phibbs.
James Ehnes excels in Beethoven's Violin Concerto
Ehnes excels in Beethoven, and Gardner draws lovely tone from the RNSO.
A powerful Peter Grimes in Edinburgh
Stuart Skelton’s visceral Peter Grimes is matched by a strong cast with thrilling playing and singing from the Bergen Philharmonic Orchestra under Edward Gardner.
Vibrant performances from the Bergen Philharmonic
Conducted by Edward Gardner, the Bergen Philharmonic Orchestra brought a fresh approach to Elgar's First Symphony.