Conductor Edward Gardner says he ‘regrets’ calling Italian opera singers mafia - Mayor of Naples called Gardner’s comments ...

Naples’ San Carlo opera house threatened Gardner with legal action, describing the conductor’s remarks as “defamatory”.

Edward Gardner, who is principal conductor of the London Philharmonic Orchestra, was threatened with a defamation action for his comments about chorus members at the Teatro San Carlo in Naples.

British conductor Edward Gardner has said he “regrets” and apologises for making comments about the singers of an Italian ...

British conductor Edward Gardner has said he “regrets” making comments about the singers of an Italian opera house. The London Philharmonic Orchestra principal conductor was speaking about his ...