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Composer Philip Glass, of “Einstein on the Beach” fame, has joined the growing list of artists to withdraw their work from the Kennedy Center ... Show more

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Oscar nominee cancels Abraham Lincoln symphony at Kennedy Center over 'direct conflict' with Trump leadership
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Celebrated composer Philip Glass cancels Kennedy Center symphony premiere after Trump rebrand
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Philip Glass withdraws premiere of new symphony from Kennedy Center, saying values are in "direct conflict"
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Philip Glass withdraws world premiere of his Lincoln symphony from Kennedy Center
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Philip Glass yanks symphony world premiere from Kennedy Center lineup: Renowned composer Philip Glass is yanking the June world premiere of his Symphony No ...
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Philip Glass yanks symphony world premiere from Kennedy Center lineup
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Philip Glass pulls world premiere from Kennedy Center: The pioneering composer announced that “the values of the Kennedy Center today are in direct conflict with ...
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Philip Glass Withdraws From Kennedy Center, as Its Symphony Vows to Play On: Amid cancellations and turmoil, the National Symphony Orchestra is planning to stay ...
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Renowned Composer Pulls World Premiere From Trump’s Kennedy Center: He’s the latest artist to withdraw from the renamed “Trump Kennedy Center.”
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Renowned Composer Pulls World Premiere From Trump’s Kennedy Center
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Philip Glass cancels Kennedy Center premiere of Symphony No. 15: Prize-winning composer Philip Glass has canceled the world premiere of his symphony about ...
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Philip Glass cancels Kennedy Center premiere of Symphony No. 15
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Philip Glass withdraws his ‘Lincoln’ symphony from the Kennedy Center, citing conflicting values
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 Jan 27
Composer Philip Glass withdraws 'Lincoln' symphony from the Kennedy Center: Composer Philip Glass announced Tuesday that he is withdrawing his symphony from the ...
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Composer Philip Glass withdraws 'Lincoln' symphony from the Kennedy Center
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Philip Glass yanks symphony world premiere from Kennedy Center lineup: Renowned composer Philip Glass is yanking the June world premiere of his Symphony No ...
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Composer Philip Glass cancels Kennedy Center symphony premiere after Trump takeover
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Philip Glass cancels Kennedy Center symphony premiere in protest of Trump: Over the past year, artists withdrawing from planned performances have ranged from ...
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Famous Composer Yanks Symphony From Trump-Kennedy Center, Says Its Values Are in ‘Direct Conflict ...
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Philip Glass Cancels ‘Lincoln’ Symphony Premiere at Kennedy Center: Philip Glass canceled the Kennedy Center premiere of his new symphony, inspired by Abraham ...
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Philip Glass Cancels ‘Lincoln’ Symphony Premiere at Kennedy Center
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Kennedy Center cancellations mount as Philip Glass drops out: World-renowned composer Philip Glass abruptly canceled June's world premiere of Symphony No ...
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Kennedy Center cancellations mount as Philip Glass drops out
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Philip Glass pulls symphony from Kennedy Center in protest of Trump: Philip Glass has announced he is withdrawing the world premiere of his Lincoln symphony from ...
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Philip Glass pulls symphony from Kennedy Center in protest of Trump
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 Jan 28
Philip Glass withdraws his new symphony from the Kennedy Center: in protest against Donald Trump
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Famed Composer Philip Glass Pulls Symphony Premiere From Kennedy Center: The composer said the values of the Kennedy Center under President Trump’s leadership ...
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Famed Composer Philip Glass Pulls Symphony Premiere From Kennedy Center
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Philip Glass pulls world premiere from Kennedy Center | The pioneering composer said “the values of the Kennedy Center today are in direct conflict with the ...
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Philip Glass withdraws from Kennedy Center, leaving S.F. Ballet increasingly isolated
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 Jan 28
Philip Glass Withdraws Symphony From Kennedy Center: The composer is the latest artist to cancel bookings at the prestigious venue since Trump asserted control
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The tao of Glass: Quasi-mystical Philip Glass musing has moments of magic: This playful exploration of Glass’ music by Phelim McDermott can be profound but may ...
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Philip Glass, turning 90, gets tribute from Taylor Mac, Lucinda Childs: Taylor Mac and Lucinda Childs honored Philip Glass and his work with poets during a ...
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Robert De Niro to recite Philip Glass symphony at Carnegie Hall: Robert De Niro will appear this week at Carnegie Hall. He will read excerpts from a Philip Glass ...
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Dalia Stasevska conducts Philip Glass' 'Akhnaten' at L.A. Opera: Ukranian-born conductor Dalia Stasevska is making her L.A. Opera debut with Philip Glass' ...
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BSO to perform Philip Glass’ controversial ‘Lincoln’ symphony next year: Composer Philip Glass is bringing "Lincoln," his symphony celebrating the ...
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  • Kennedy Center head Richard Grenell expressed frustration as multiple artists withdrew following the venue's rebranding.

  • Béla Fleck cited political interference for canceling his February performances with the National Symphony Orchestra.

  • Stephen Schwartz, a Kennedy Center co-founder, refused to participate in a May gala, calling the center ideologically charged.

  • More than ten artists, including jazz and theater groups, have canceled appearances since the Trump-affiliated board added his name.
    • It no longer represents the apolitical place for free artistic expression it was founded to be.
    — Stephen Schwartz, the composer of Wicked, spoke about his decision to withdraw from participating in the Washington National Opera gala at the Kennedy Center.
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