World-famous classical music conductor charged over alleged child sex offence

12 January 2024 , 12:10

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Jan Latham-Koenig has been charged (Image: YouTube)

A world-renowned classical music conductor has been charged with a child sex offence.

Jan Latham-Koenig, who has conducted the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, the London Philharmonic Orchestra, and all the BBC ensembles, was was arrested by detectives at London’s Victoria station on Wednesday. The Metropolitan Police said the 70-year-old's arrest followed an investigation by the force’s Specialist Crime Command.

Latham-Koenig, of Pelham Crescent, South Kensington, who was appointed an OBE in 2020 for services to music and UK-Russian cultural relations, is alleged to have arranged or facilitated a child sex offence and sexual communication with a child. 

Conductor Jan Latham-Koenig left court in London today (PA)

He was charged with the offence on Thursday and appeared at Westminster Magistrates’ Court this afternoon. Judge Maria Karaiskos KC released Latham-Koenig on conditional bail and adjourned the case back to Westminster Magistrates’ Court on February 9.

Kelly-Ann Mills