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Eklat at the Leipzig Bachfest: Star Conductor Indicated Due to Aggressiveness

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In the context of the Leipzig Bachfest, the accusation of cross-border misconduct has been made. According to witnesses, a concert on Tuesday evening was conducted by conductor John Eliot Gardiner on an open stage and an employee of the classical music festival. The festival management is currently working on the incident internally.
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According to a member of the Leipzig Bach Festival, a criminal complaint was filed against Sir John Eliot Gardiner. The conductor had sexually harassed her after a concert in the Thomaskirche.

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In the context of the Leipzig Bachfest, the accusation of cross-border misconduct has been made. According to witnesses, a concert on Tuesday evening was conducted by conductor John Eliot Gardiner on an open stage and an employee of the classical music festival. The festival management is currently working on the incident internally.

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mdr.de broke the news on Sunday, June 21, 2026.
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