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Martha Argerich, the Elusive, Enigmatic ‘Goddess’ of the Piano

At 83, the Argentine-Swiss pianist is at the peak of her powers. But she doesn’t want to talk about it.

Under Trump, Kennedy Center’s Classical Offerings Will (Mostly) Go On

The center’s opera company and orchestra are planning typical seasons. But one opera was withdrawn from the lineup by its creative team, which objected to...

Amid Kennedy Center Upheaval, a Maestro Decides to Stay On

As the center goes through changes after President Trump’s takeover, Gianandrea Noseda is extending his tenure at the National Symphony Orchestra, one of the center’s...

Dismayed by Trump, the Star Pianist András Schiff Boycotts the U.S.

Mr. Schiff, who has refused to play in Russia and his native Hungary because of strongman rule, said he was alarmed by President Trump’s “unbelievable...

Trump Reimagines the Kennedy Center: Elvis, ‘Cats’ and Babe Ruth

A recording of President Trump’s private remarks at a Kennedy Center board meeting shows that he mused about bestowing honors on dead celebrities and people...

Trump Seeks More Sway in Picking Kennedy Center Honorees

The president, who recently had himself installed as the center’s chairman, has called a meeting of its board to approve changes that would give him...

JD Vance Is Booed at a Kennedy Center Concert After Trump’s Takeover

The vice president and his wife were booed as they took their seats for a National Symphony Orchestra concert of music by Shostakovich and Stravinsky.

A Ravel Work Premieres at the New York Phil After Nearly 125 Years

A prelude and dance by the French master recently surfaced in a Paris library. Gustavo Dudamel and the New York Philharmonic will give the world...

Fashion? Rockets? Yachts? A Trump Ally Has Ideas for the Kennedy Center

Paolo Zampolli, a Trump appointee on the center’s board, wants the institution to host Valentino fashion shows, send art into space and open a marina...

The Violinist Christian Tetzlaff’s Tactic to Oppose Trump’s Agenda: Cancel Concerts

Christian Tetzlaff said he was disturbed by the president’s embrace of Russia and other policies. “There seems to be a quietness or denial about what’s...