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Sexual Misconduct Allegations Against Famed Conductors Roil Classical Music World

To play, or not to play? That is the question facing classical music radio programmers after famed conductor James Levine was fired by the Metropolitan Opera on Monday over accusations of sexual abuse and harassment. Former Royal Philharmonic conductor Charles Dutoit faces similar allegations.

David C. Barnett (@DCBstream) of WCPN ideastream in Cleveland reports radio station managers across the country are divided over how to react.

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