The New York Philharmonic has dismissed associate principal trumpet Matthew Muckey and principal oboist Liang Wang after sexual assault and abuse of power accusations. This decision follows years of allegations and an investigation led by an external lawyer, resulting in their dismissal effective next season.
Deborah Borda, the Philharmonic's interim leader post-Ginstling, stated, 'We have done the right thing and we have followed the letter of the law. The facts strongly supported our case.' This emphasizes the organization's commitment to addressing the allegations appropriately.
Despite the Philharmonic's action, both musicians are now suing the Philharmonic and the musicians union, indicating ongoing legal battles ahead. Their dismissal follows years of prior allegations that had not resulted in terminations due to union protections.
The inquiry revealed serious misconduct, including that Liang Wang maintained relationships with students and played a role in influencing tenure decisions, as reported following the investigation's findings.
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