National Symphony Orchestra

Why Is an Entire Age of American Opera Missing at the Met?

A concert performance of “Vanessa” freshly argued for the vitality of a work that deserves to be staged but languishes with its midcentury peers.

By Joshua Barone

Appointments and Executive Changes Classical Music Fleming, Renee Folds, Ben Grenell, Richard Kennedy, John F, Center for the Performing Arts National Symphony Orchestra Presidential Election of 2024 Presidential Transition (US) Rhimes, Shonda Rutter, Deborah F Trump, Donald J United States Politics and Government Washington (DC) Washington National Opera

Shonda Rhimes and Renée Fleming Leave Kennedy Center After Trump’s Takeover

Renée Fleming, Ben Folds and Shonda Rhimes all left posts at the Kennedy Center after President Trump became chairman and its longtime leaders were fired.

By Javier C. Hernandez and Robin Pogrebin

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Kennedy Center’s Leader to Step Down, Adding to Uncertainty

The announced departure of Deborah F. Rutter, the center’s president since 2014, comes as the center continues to search for a new board chair while navigating a second Trump term.

By Javier C. Hernandez

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National Symphony Orchestra Players Go on Strike, Canceling Gala

The Washington-based group’s first work stoppage in 46 years came after management and musicians failed to reach a salary agreement.

By Javier C. Hernandez