Matthew Muckey plays trumpet.
In 2018, The New York Philharmonic fired Matthew Muckey and Liang Wang after an outside investigation for unspecified misconduct. They were reinstated in 2020 with the support of their union. In 2024, Vulture magazine elaborated that a colleague accused Wang of providing her a drink containing date-rape drugs, after which she was allegedly raped by Muckey. The accuser was terminated shortly after bringing the allegations. The NYP has suspended Wang and Muckey with pay until 2026. Wang and Muckey have sued the NYP for wrongful dismissal.
Affiliations
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Articles
- Cooper, Michael (September 16, 2018). New York Philharmonic Dismisses 2 Players for Unspecified Misconduct. New York Times. Archived from the original on September 16, 2018.
- Sussman, Sammy (April 12, 2024). Hidden Sexual-Assault Scandal at the New York Philharmonic. New York Magazine. Archived from the original on April 12, 2024.
- Land, Joni Auden (April 20, 2024). Oregon Bach Festival fired trumpet player after learning of sexual assault allegations. Oregon Public Broadcasting.
- Campbell, Brett (May 1, 2024). Seeking Transparency and Accountability at the Oregon Bach Festival (Oregon Arts Watch. Oregon Arts Watch.
- Hernández, Javier (April 10, 2025). Dismissed Players Take Aim at New York Philharmonic Misconduct Inquiry. New York Times. Archived on April 11, 2025.