Baltimore orchestra fires principal flutist who spread conspiracy theories

Orchestra had distanced itself from musician's social media posts on vaccines, masks and the 2020 election

The Baltimore Symphony Orchestra has fired its principal flutist, months after distancing itself from her social media posts that spread misinformation by questioning the safety of the coronavirus vaccines, the efficacy of face masks and the outcome of the 2020 presidential election.

The orchestra offered only the broadest outline of its decision to dismiss Emily Skala, but its statement suggests there were multiple violations of multiple policies. Leaked workplace emails from Skala also had come under scrutiny.