TORONTO — The Toronto Mendelssohn Choir says it has placed its Grammy-nominated conductor Noel Edison on a personal leave of absence while it investigates allegations of sexual misconduct. In a joint statement with the director of the Elora Singers, a southwestern Ontario choir that Edison also conducted, the Toronto Mendelssohn Choir’s chair and executive director say they received letters of complaint “from third parties” regarding his behaviour. Edison was nominated for a Grammy earlier this year for best choral performance with the Toronto Mendelssohn Choir and the Toronto Symphony Orchestra. The longtime chorus master is also artistic director of the Elora Festival and was made a member of the Order of Ontario in 2009. A spokesperson at Dean Artists Management, which represents Edison, was not immediately available for comment.

Source: National Post March 02, 2018 16:41 UTC