Lara St John

The Philadelphia Inquirer

IN ‘DEAR LARA,’ VIOLINIST LARA ST. JOHN CONFRONTS RAMPANT SEX ABUSE IN CLASSICAL MUSIC IN PHILADELPHIA AND BEYOND

SInce The Inquirer published her story of abuse while a student at Curtis, in 2019, several women came forward with their stories. St. John's documentary "Dear Lara" serves as a searing examination.

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Dear Lara" tells the story of a pattern of sexual exploitation in the world of classical music education.

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VIOLIN TEACHER’S CAREER CONTINUED FOR DECADES DESPITE HARASSMENT ALLEGATIONS – SEVERAL FINNS AMONG HIS STUDENTS

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Lara St. John’s Documentary expands its festival run and launches impact campaign.

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Push Your Musical Gods Off Their Pedestals

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Violinist Lara St. John’s Film Wins Best International Documentary at Festival International Du Film de Bretagne

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August Short Fuses - Materia Critica

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Petition Demands Transparency in RCM Sexual Abuse Investigation

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LARA ST JOHN’S DOCUMENTARY FILM WINS AWARD AT ROME’S CINEMA D’IDEA FESTIVAL

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Violinist Lara St. John’s Documentary Wins Cinema D’iDEA’s Courage Award

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REVIEW | DEAR LARA INTERROGATES CLASSICAL MUSIC’S MOST PRESTIGIOUS INSTITUTIONS

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‘DEAR LARA’ SHINES ‘UNCOMFORTABLE LIGHT’ ON SEXUAL ABUSE IN CLASSICAL MUSIC

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CINEMA D'IDEA - WOMEN'S INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL 10

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EVERYBODY KNEW

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BREAKING THE SILENCE ON SEXUAL ABUSE IN THE CLASSICAL WORLD

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‘A TYPE OF SOUL MURDER’: A NEW DOCUMENTARY BREAKS THE SILENCE ON SEXUAL ABUSE IN CLASSICAL MUSIC

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Dear Lara

Streaming Across Canada

June 23 to July 1, 2026

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Why it's 'hugely significant' a Canadian orchestra will stop using NDAs for sexual misconduct cases

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LARA ST. JOHN ON EMPOWERMENT AND THE MAKING OF DEAR LARA

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I posted this directly to Facebook on May 6, 2025 and it has been viewed 56K times. It's me telling my story in Harrisburg PA in front of the House Judiciary Committee. I want to make sure it's easily accessible to anyone anytime and does not get forgotten, especially as HB 464 goes in front of the PA Senate this fall. HB 464 (a window to give justice to child abuse victims) passed the Committee 15-11 and the House 138-64, but the Senate is the last hurdle. If you live there, call your representatives, please.

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Since The Inquirer published her story in 2019, St. John has received hundreds of accounts of sexual harassment from women and men

Lara St. John had her own story about sexual abuse in classical music. What she didn’t know was how widespread it is.

The violinist has spoken to multiple survivors of sexual misconduct in hopes to bring about immediate change and awareness

Lara St. John to Release Documentary About Sexual Abuse in Classical Music Industry

Five years ago, Lara St. John’s story of alleged abuse by her teacher at Philadelphia’s Curtis Institute of Music shook the world of classical music.

“Stories continue to roll in”

CBC Arts - The Canadian musician shares her experience surviving sexual assault while at music school

Violinist Lara St. John on how to make classical music safer for everyone

Elamin is joined by Globe and Mail reporter Josh O’Kane to talk about the Calgary Philharmonic’s decision to remove two of its musicians after an investigation looking into ‘deeply troubling comments posted online’. Then, he speaks with Canadian violinist Lara St.John about how to make music schools and orchestras safer for girls and women.

Commotion with Elaine Abdelmahmoud - CBC

Lauries's take on freedom and the deep meaning of New York Harbor, though so few now remember. From the album she/her/hers by Lara St. John. Videography by Samovar Film Productions and WGBH Boston, sound by Laura De Rover, styling by Milica Paranosic, and thanks to Captain Martin.

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The Violin Channel recently caught up with Lara St. John, Aisslinn Nosky, and Adrienne Lloyd. We were curious to know how their time away from Canada in New York City has affected their careers and lives.

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For immediate release – New York, NY – Violinist Lara St. John will release her new album ♀she/her/hers on September 29, 2022, on Ancalagon Records. The recording features 17 original solo violin compositions written by 12 leading composers, including Laurie Anderson, Valerie Coleman, Gabriela Lena Frank, Jessica Meyer, Jessie Montgomery, Milica Paranosic, Micheline Coulombe St. Marcoux, Laura de Rover, Melissa Dunphy and Adah Kaplan.

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