Philip Glass withdraws Lincoln Symphony premiere at Kennedy Center amid Trump-era tensions
Renowned composer Philip Glass has withdrawn the world premiere of Symphony No. 15, 'Lincoln,' from the Kennedy Center in Washington in protest of Donald Trump’s presidency and what he views as the center’s leadership conflict with the symphony’s messages. The June premiere was halted as part of broader tensions surrounding Trump-era changes at the Kennedy Center, including leadership upheaval and policy shifts critics say politicize the arts.
