A former violinist with the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra has told a newspaper that she was sexually harassed by a member of the orchestra. Now, through its legal counsel, the orchestra is accusing her of violating a confidentiality clause in her employment contract and intends to take legal action against the musician.

Meanwhile, pressure is mounting on the orchestra to abandon this indecent course of action. Nearly 6,000 people have signed an online petition to this effect.

The petition demands:

• We, the undersigned concerned music lovers, demand the following:
• That the VSO publicly commit to immediately end its use and enforcement of any agreement that restricts people from speaking about harassment, discrimination, sexual misconduct, or abuse.
• That the VSO confirm that it will not pursue legal action against Esther Hwang and issue a public apology for the cease and desist letter.