Cho-Liang Lin plays violin.
In 2023 Cho-Liang Lin stepped down as artistic director of Taipei Music Academy and Festival following accusations by two women of sexual harassment. According to Taiwan News, Lin released a statement objecting to the allegations. The festival released a statement supporting a zero-tolerance policy for sexual misconduct. Lin has appeared with multiple major orchestras across the world and recorded with many elite performing artists. He remains on the faculty of Rice University and continues to enjoy a performing and teaching career.
Affiliations
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Articles
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Liu, Lyla (June 24, 2023). Taiwanese violinist accused of sexual harassment. Taiwan News. Archived from the original on June 24, 2023.
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Liu, Lyla (June 30, 2023). Violinist removed as director of Taipei music festival amid #MeToo allegations. Taiwan News. Archived from the original on August 29, 2025.
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The Violin Channel (July 6, 2023). Taipei Music Festival's Artistic Director Steps Down. The Violin Channel. Archived from the original on February 23, 2025.
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Liu, Lyla (July 12, 2023). Taiwan violinist faces flak for sexual harassment accusations. Taiwan News. Archived from the original on August 27, 2025.
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Liu, Lyla (July 22, 2023). US-based musician provides fresh evidence of sexual harassment by Taiwanese violinist. Taiwan News. Archived from the original on July 12, 2024.
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Yang, Stephanie; Shen, David (July 26, 2023). A Netflix hit, a Facebook flood and an overdue reckoning: How Taiwan’s #MeToo finally took off. Los Angeles Times. Archived from the original on July 26, 2023.