Germans drop NY musician

Germans drop NY musician

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norman lebrecht

April 17, 2024

The ARD competition has sacked Liang Wang, principal oboe of the New York Philharmonic, from its jury.

The starement reads:
In view of the ongoing discussion centred on the person of Liang Wang, the management of the ARD Music Competition has decided to suspend collaboration with him until further notice.

Liang Wang has been named, together with Matthew Muckey, in connection with the alleged rape of a former colleague in July 2010. Both are temporarily suspended from the orchestra.

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