Latest: Crisis intensifies at New York Philharmonic

Two players have been suspended while the board figures out what to do with past complaints of misconduct.

Meanwhile, a board member arrested recently for the possession of child pornography continues to occupy his seat. He happens to be head of the NY Phil’s Pride event.

UPDATE: We are informed today that Roy ‘Trey’ Farmer resigned from the board ‘early in April’, presumably when charges against him became known.

We hear that the musicians’ committee has walked out of first CBA union contract negotiation with president Gary Ginstling given no authority to discuss pay increases.

Average pay in the orchestra has fallen to eighth in the US, with LAPhil, SanFran, Cleveland, Boston, the Met and even Washington NSO getting paid more.

There is talk of strike backstage. Expect a no-confidence vote soon.