Sir John Eliot Gardiner allegedly struck a singer in the face after a performance in France.
Sir John was invited to take part in the King's Coronation Service earlier this yearSir John Eliot Gardiner, one of the world's most prominent conductors, has been accused of assaulting a singer at classical music festival in France.
Bruno Messina, the festival's artistic director of the Festival Berlioz, said in a statement that he was "devastated by the incident", but felt it was important that Wednesday's show took place.BBC News has contacted Sir John's manager and publicists for comment, but has yet to receive a response. A representative for Sir John told the website that the conductor had been suffering from extreme heat in France.
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