William Preucil plays violin.
In 2018 the Cleveland Orchestra fired two of its leading musicians, concertmaster William Preucil and principal trombonist Massimo La Rosa, following an independent investigation into sexual misconduct. The investigation, conducted by an external law firm, substantiated allegations that both men had engaged in sexual misconduct and sexually harassing behavior with female students and colleagues over a period of years. NPR reported that following the 2007 Cleveland Scene article, the orchestra’s board was approached by players concerned about allegations against Preucil, but took no action.
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Articles
- Meiser, Rebecca (February 14, 2007). Sour Notes Underneath its glossy exterior, the Cleveland Orchestra has a dark side. His name is William Preucil. Cleveland Scene.
- Midgette, Anne; McGlone, Peggy (July 25, 2018). Assaults in dressing rooms. Groping during lessons. Classical musicians reveal a profession rife with harassment. Washington Post. Archived from the original on August 23, 2018.
- Tsioulcas, Anastasia (October 24, 2018). Cleveland Orchestra Fires 2 Leading Musicians After Sexual Misconduct Investigation. NPR.