The New York Philharmonic has fired principal oboist, Liang Wang and associate principal trumpet Matthew Muckey after their union decided not to contest the decision. The orchestra said on Nov. 4 that it issued a notice of non-reengagement to the two effective Sept. 21, 2025. Regarding the Philharmonic’s latest investigation, executive adviser Deborah Borda said, “It found that both gentlemen had {…}

On Thursday, July 11, 2024, Gary Ginstling, the New York Philharmonic’s president and chief executive resigned. The resignation came as a surprise as he had been on the job for a year. In a statement, Ginstling said, “The New York Philharmonic is an extraordinary institution, and it has been an honor to be a part of it. However, it has {…}

Associate principal trumpet, Matthew Muckey, and Principal oboist, Liang Wang have sued the New York Philharmonic and its union Local 802 for breach of contract. The New York Post is reporting that the two musicians, who were put on leave of absence for a New York Magazine exposé that alleges the two musicians sexually abused another musician, have filed a {…}

The New York Philharmonic has released a statement regarding allegations against Matthew Muckey and Liang Wang and has opened up an independent investigation. In a statement President and CEO, Gary Ginstling said “The details revealed in the New York magazine article are horrifying to me personally, and, while not yet a year into my tenure as President and CEO of {…}

(Photo Credit: Mercer County Prosecutor’s Office) New York Philharmonic board member Roy “Trey” Farmer III has been arrested for alleged possession of child pornography. The prominent figure in the arts was arrested on March 22 following investigations by the Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Unit. According to reports, the unit received information from the National Center for Missing and Exploited {…}