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Charles Dutoit

Charles Dutoit is a conductor and plays piano.

In 2017 multiple people came forward with accounts of sexual assault by Dutoit, dating as far back as the 1980s. An investigation by Boston Symphony Orchestra found several of the claims credible. Eight symphonies severed ties with Dutoit. In 2024 he had an appearance at the Czech Philharmonic conducting pianist Daniil Trifonov and continues to work in Europe and Asia.
Charles Dutoit

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Articles

  1. Associated Press (December 21, 2017). Philadelphia Orchestra cuts ties with famed conductor accused of sexual misconduct. AP. Archived from the original on December 22, 2017.

  2. Associated Press (December 22, 2017). 8 Symphonies Sever Ties With Conductor Charles Dutoit Following Claims of Sexual Misconduct. Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on December 5, 2022.

  3. Kaptainis, Arthur (December 24, 2017). Analysis: Music world chose to ignore allegations of Charles Dutoit's misconduct. Montreal Gazette.

  4. Tsioulcas, Anastasia (March 2, 2018). Sexual Assault Claim Against Conductor Dutoit Is Credible, Boston Symphony Says. NPR. Archived from the original on March 3, 2018.

  5. Xu, Liuliu; Li, Hang (September 9, 2024). Hearing the world, Chinese vibe at Shanghai Symphony Orchestra. Global Times. Archived from the original on September 9, 2024.

  6. Kuznik, Frank (September 26, 2024). Plaudits and a promising residency for the Czech Philharmonic. Bachtrack. Archived from the original on September 27, 2024.

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