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James Levine

James Levine is a highly acclaimed American conductor and pianist. Following sexual abuse allegations, he was suspended as music director of the Metropolitan Opera.

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James Levine (2006)

Met Opera maestro James Levine dead at 77

His career ended in the #MeToo era: The star conductor of NY's Metropolitan Opera was also a major figure in Germany.
MusicMarch 18, 2021
Dirigent James Levine

From divine to downfall: James Levine at 75

His 40-year career at the Metropolitan Opera in New York ended suddenly after allegations of sexual misconduct.
MusicJune 22, 2018
New York Metropolitan Opera

Levine sues over NY Met dismissal

After being fired from the Metropolitan Opera, conductor James Levine has sued for breach of contract and defamation.
CultureMarch 16, 2018
Conductor James Levine

Met Opera fires conductor Levine over abuse

New York's Metropolitan Opera has fired revered conductor James Levine after evidence of sexual abuse and harassment.
CultureMarch 13, 2018
Orchester - Symbolbild

Musicians assume harassment is 'just part of life'

"Mozart in the Jungle" journalist Blair Tindall thinks sexual abuse in classical music is mostly a generational problem.
CultureDecember 23, 2017
Conductor Charles Dutoit

Conductor Dutoit accused of harassment

Charles Dutoit has withdrawn his services for upcoming concerts after four women accused him of assault, media say.
SocietyDecember 22, 2017
James Levine Metropolitan Orchestra Archiv 2002

New York's Met Opera suspends conductor James Levine

Allegations of sexual abuse hit the American classical music scene. Met Opera conductor James Levine was suspended.
CultureDecember 4, 2017
Yannick Nezet-Seguin Copyright: picture-alliance/AP Photo/M. Rourke

Nezet-Seguin to take over at NY Met Opera

Conductor Yannick Nezet-Seguin will replace outgoing music director James Levine at New York's Metropolitan Opera.
June 2, 2016