François-Xavier Roth

François-Xavier Roth is a conductor and director.

In 2024 François-Xavier Roth was accused of sexual misconduct or sexual assault by seven musicians. After the allegations, Roth withdrew from engagments with London Symphony Orchestra and suspended his work with Gürzenich Orchestra and Cologne Opera.

Affiliations

BBC National Orchestra of Wales (associate guest conductor)

Cologne Opera (chief conductor)

Gürzenich Orchestra

Liège Royal Philharmonic (music director)

London Symphony Orchestra (principal guest conductor)

Order of the Legion of Honor

Southwest German Radio Symphony Orchestra (chief conductor)

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Articles

Salazar, Francisco (May 22, 2024). Francois-Xavier Roth Accused of Sexual Misconduct - OperaWire. OperaWire. Archived from the original on May 23, 2024.
The Violin Channel (May 24, 2024). Conductor François-Xavier Roth Faces Sexual Harassment Allegations. The Violin Channel. Archived from the original on June 18, 2024.
The Violin Channel (August 5, 2024). Conductor François-Xavier Roth Withdraws from London Symphony Orchestra Concerts. The Violin Channel. Archived from the original on August 25, 2025.

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