Orchestras Grapple with Misconduct Allegations

Orchestras grapple with misconduct allegations and lack of female composers.

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Leading Orchestra Fires Conductor After Sexual Misconduct Allegations Widen Amsterdam's Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra has fired Daniele Gatti after sexual misconduct allegations surfaced in a Washington Post article. The orchestra says more women have come forward since then. Read this story Deceptive Cadence After Criticism, Philadelphia Orchestra Adds Female Composers To Its New Season America's top orchestras are programming little or no music by women. Philadelphia has now included two works by female composers. A month ago it had zero. Read this story Music News Cleveland Violinist Faces Further Fallout After Sexual Misconduct Allegations William Preucil, the concertmaster of the Cleveland Orchestra, was suspended on Friday due to sexual misconduct allegations. He has now resigned from one of the nation's top music schools. Read this story Deceptive Cadence Christian Tetzlaff: Don't Mind Me, I'm Just The Violinist The humble German fiddler is in demand around the world. His formidable technique and self-effacing style allow the music to speak volumes. Read this story American Anthem On 'Fanfare For The Common Man,' An Anthem For The American Century Written in the thick of WWII, Aaron Copland's piece seems to have hope woven between its notes. Mandalit del Barco asks why so many who hear it, from presidents to prog rockers, are still so moved. Read this story

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