Investigations against conductors: Leipzig music school in turmoil!

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In Leipzig ermittelt die Staatsanwaltschaft gegen einen Dirigenten wegen sexueller Belästigung – beunruhigende Vorwürfe, die die Musikschule betreffen.
In Leipzig, the public prosecutor is investigating a conductor for sexual harassment - worrying allegations that affect the music school. (Symbolbild/ML)

Leipzig, Deutschland - In Leipzig, an investigation against a conductor of the youth information orchestra (JSO) of the music school causes considerable unrest. As the lvz have reported members of the orchestra post from the police preserved because they should appear as witnesses in a procedure. The public prosecutor has started an investigation into suspicion of the re -enactment and possible sexual harassment. The focus is on alleged cross -border behavior of the conductor towards his young protégés.

The conductor has been on sick leave for a week; A concert planned for the Gewandhaus was canceled. The parents and orchestra members express their concern about the Situation. Two members have already decided to leave the orchestra and are looking for a conversation with the music school management. Music school leader Matthias Wiedemann has informed the JSO members about the criminal complaint, but sees no secure clues for the conductor's misconduct.

the reactions and the outlook

The situation reflects a bigger problem in the cultural industry. The case is reminiscent of other allegations of sexual violence, as in the case of Lindemann, who have initiated an important debate about discrimination and abuse of power, such as MDR reported. The #Musmusicmetoo platform, which was initiated by Anna-Lena Öhmann, remains open to reports on structural problems in the industry.

In the middle of the uncertainty, the young people of the orchestra organized an unofficial final concert with the support of the pastor of the Michaeliskirche in Leipzig-Gohlis, which took place under the name "Symphonic devotion". In the short time they found a new conductor with Judith Bothe. This concert was celebrated with standing ovation and represents a creative answer to the difficult situation.

The city administration explained that a quick takeover of the orchestral management was not possible. The orchestra is now resting, and the future of the summer trip of the JSO is uncertain. The city emphasizes that the need for protection of the students and the employees is a top priority. Such events show that the topics of sexual violence and discrimination continue to remain urgent concerns within the music and culture scene.

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