Stephen Lord has denied allegations of sexual harassment. The conductor who was forced to resign from his post as principal conductor at the Michigan Opera Theatre Wednesday denied all allegations of sexual harassment. In an email in response to The Detroit News, Lord stated, “I could fight all of this and I still might. Yesterday I had two of the world’s most famous {…}
Stephen Lord will not conduct Opera Maine’s production of ‘The Magic Flute.” Opera Maine has release statement noting, “Opera Maine was saddened to learn of allegations of sexual harassment against Maestro Stephen Lord. Opera Maine has never received a complaint of sexual harassment against Maestro Lord. In the best interests of Opera Maine, we have come to the mutual agreement that {…}
Conductor Stephen Lord has resigned from his positions as Principal Conductor at Michigan Opera Theatre and Music Director Emeritus at Opera Theatre of Saint Louis following allegations of sexual harassment. The conductor resigned after allegations were published on the website Twin Cities Arts Reader which featured two dozen individuals who made harassment claims. The claims also stated that “several singers {…}
