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An internationally acclaimed concert pianist sexually abused two children who were taking private music lessons with him, a court has heard.An internationally acclaimed concert pianist sexually abused two children who were taking private music lessons with him, a court has heard.
Ian Garland, 30, of Weymouth, Dorset, "effectively groomed" a 15-year-old boy who was confused about his sexuality, the prosecution told the court.Ian Garland, 30, of Weymouth, Dorset, "effectively groomed" a 15-year-old boy who was confused about his sexuality, the prosecution told the court.
Mr Garland also allegedly sexually assaulted a 12-year-old girl.Mr Garland also allegedly sexually assaulted a 12-year-old girl.
He denies four counts of sexual activity with the boy and two counts of indecent assault on the girl.He denies four counts of sexual activity with the boy and two counts of indecent assault on the girl.
The defendant... said he cheated on his wife with both men and women Robert Griffiths, prosecuting
The jury heard Mr Garland began sending his student flirtatious messages after he confided in him about his confused sexuality during a singing lesson.The jury heard Mr Garland began sending his student flirtatious messages after he confided in him about his confused sexuality during a singing lesson.
The defendant... said he cheated on his wife with both men and women Robert Griffiths, prosecuting
At one lesson, he put his arm around the boy and kissed him.At one lesson, he put his arm around the boy and kissed him.
Mr Griffiths said: "After that things progressed, the defendant invited [the boy] to lunch and was talking about them going to London together saying he cheated on his wife with both men and women.Mr Griffiths said: "After that things progressed, the defendant invited [the boy] to lunch and was talking about them going to London together saying he cheated on his wife with both men and women.
"Later in the car, he put his hand on [the boy's] leg. The prosecution say he was effectively grooming [the boy].""Later in the car, he put his hand on [the boy's] leg. The prosecution say he was effectively grooming [the boy]."
The court heard the activity became sexual on two occasions, although the boy pushed Mr Griffiths away the first time he approached him.The court heard the activity became sexual on two occasions, although the boy pushed Mr Griffiths away the first time he approached him.
The boy eventually told a friend who reported it to police. Mr Garland was arrested and later charged.The boy eventually told a friend who reported it to police. Mr Garland was arrested and later charged.
The second victim came forward after hearing about the case.The second victim came forward after hearing about the case.
She was 12 when Mr Garland allegedly assaulted her during keyboard lessons.She was 12 when Mr Garland allegedly assaulted her during keyboard lessons.
Pornographic imagesPornographic images
The jury heard he would sit or stand next to her and sometimes run his conducting baton up and down her leg.The jury heard he would sit or stand next to her and sometimes run his conducting baton up and down her leg.
Two years later, his activity became more overtly sexual before she told him to stop, Dorchester Crown Court heard.Two years later, his activity became more overtly sexual before she told him to stop, Dorchester Crown Court heard.
During an interview Mr Garland told police he was a married man, was not gay and had never been involved in a gay relationship.During an interview Mr Garland told police he was a married man, was not gay and had never been involved in a gay relationship.
But when officers examined three of his computers they found pornographic images suggesting bi-sexual interests, said Mr Griffiths.But when officers examined three of his computers they found pornographic images suggesting bi-sexual interests, said Mr Griffiths.
The prosecution said he also posed as a woman called Laura to lure two young men into sending him pornographic videos of themselves on the internet.The prosecution said he also posed as a woman called Laura to lure two young men into sending him pornographic videos of themselves on the internet.
The trial continues.The trial continues.