Met Opera suspends conductor James Levine after sexual misconduct allegations

[FarCenter]

LINCOLN CENTER, Manhattan (WABC) -- The Metropolitan Opera said Sunday that they are suspending their relationship with conductor James Levine following sexual misconduct allegations.

The Met Opera released a statement on Facebook saying it was a 'tragedy for anyone whose life has been affected.'

Three different male accusers have come forward accusing Levine of sexually abusing them starting when they were teenagers and spanning multiple decades.

They were studying under Levine, who has led over 2,500 performances over 40 years at the Met.

http://abc7ny.com/entertainment/conductor-suspended-over-sexual-misconduct-allegations/2733169/

[Orrex]

1. Ironically, he doesn't know how to conduct himself.

[Blue Owl]

4. Now he's in the pit

n/t

[Proud Liberal Dem]

2. Wasnt he the conductor for Fantasia 2000?

[PJMcK]

3. Finally

He's had sexual abuse allegations for decades. I think he's even banned from Germany!

It's about time.

ETA: Too bad because he's an awesome musician.

[teenagebambam]

5. I've been associated with the opera world

for about 25 years now, and Levine's behavior has been known and covered up by the Met for at least that long. Their actions now ring a little hollow.

[MuseRider]

6. Even here in the small world of music

in Kansas we have heard about this. There are so many more and yes, these actions now are good but they are a little hollow, you are correct there. Honestly, the times I have watched him I always wondered how anyone followed him but he sure put on a show.