Person Open DS/UK/17504 Levine; James (1943-2021); American conductor, pianist Levine James 1943-2021 American conductor, pianist Male America

Conductor of the New York Metropolitan Opera for 40 years (1976-2016). Music Director at the Munich Philharmonic 1999-2004. Music Director at the Boston Symphony Orchestra from 2004-2011. During his career, Mr Levine led more than 2,500 performances at the Met, one of the world's most illustrious opera houses, and was often named among America's top conductors. International Standard Archival Authority Record for Corporate Bodies, Persons and Families - ISAAR(CPF) 2nd edition - ICA 2004 ISBN 2-9521932-2-3 National Council on Archives, Rules for the Construction of Personal, Place and Corporate Names, 1997 Yes Sexual offences/misconduct Dismissed by the Metropolitan Opera in 2018 after an internal inquiry found "credible evidence" of historic sexual abuse against young male musicians. Mr Levine sued the Met for defamation and breach of contract, reaching a $3.5m (£2.5m) out-of-court settlement in 2019. RAHeharper 6/10/2014 RAHAKirkbride 5/26/2022 b7074e4b-304e-46a7-927f-efe5a6cdc3e1