Former Conductor Sues RPO Over Forced Exit | Rochester News

Former assistant conductor Jherrard Hardeman is suing the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra and the University of Rochester, claiming he was forced out after a whirlwind rise—and then smeared with false accusations of misconduct involving minors. He denies everything, saying his contract was violated, his reputation destroyed, and his access to campus revoked without cause. The institutions call the suit baseless, but Hardeman insists his progressive programming may have also fueled the backlash. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Sources:https://www.rochesterfirst.com/news/former-rpo-conductor-says-music-choices-led-to-removal-lawsuit/ More coverage & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/9c125a9c9a5a66f1 Report issues to [email protected].