Conductor loses single-breasted lawsuit

Conductor loses single-breasted lawsuit

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norman lebrecht

March 09, 2023

You may recall that the former Malmo Opera chief Michael Bojesen last month sued the international singer Peter Lodahl over the leak of an incriminating email to a tabloid newspaper.

The email by Bojesen, which can now be published, made reference to a third person’s body parts:

‘She sang in the DR Girls’ Choir and I know her well. She has developed very singly … and apparently has nipples – but no breasts to back them up.’

The email got Bojesen fired in Malmo. A further result was that DR paid compensation to 28 DR singers who were subjected to his abuse.

He then sued Lodahl for DKK 200,000 in damages for leaking the email. Today, the court found Lodahl had no case to answer.

Comments

  • Tiredofitall says:

    What an idiot. Enough said.

  • Paul Dawson says:

    Sending the email ranks comes across as an act of insanity, as does his pursuit of the matter in court.

  • Niels Hald says:

    Peter Lodahl’s professional answer on the email:

    “Just watched a video clip from concerts. Nice voice material. Technically not in place…”

  • Robert Holmén says:

    “She has developed very singly … and apparently has nipples – but no breasts to back them up.”

    I’m reminded of Jerry Seinfeld’s observation… “All men think they are funny.”

    • Sue Sonata Form says:

      Our efforts to control males now also must come down to their thinking and writing. (Trotsky, USSR)

      • Robert Holmén says:

        You’d be due a refund, but it turns out your receipt only has an internet commenter fake name on it.

        D’oh!

  • Sue Sonata Form says:

    All you musicians missed your callings into the legal profession!!

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