Philharmonic Orchestra files criminal complaint against former head

The Czech Philharmonic Orchestra has filed a criminal complaint against its former head Culture Minister Vaclav Riedlbauch, for mismanagement of funds during the years he headed the ensemble. A spokesman for the Philharmonic said the results of a financial audit provided sufficient evidence to justify the claim. The state of the Czech Philharmonic’s finances has been a matter of contention between its present head Vladimir Darjanin and the culture minister who was his predecessor in office. Minister Riedlbauch on Friday dismissed the ensemble’s head on the grounds of poor management.

The Czech Philharmonic Orchestra has come out strongly in support of Mr. Darjanin cancelling its Friday night concert in protest of his dismissal.