Celebrated composer Philip Glass cancels Kennedy Center symphony premiere after Trump rebrand
Another world-renowned artist cancels Kennedy Center appearances
- Award-winning composer Philip Glass has withdrawn the world premiere of his new work, Symphony No. 15 Lincoln, at the Kennedy Center.
- The symphony was scheduled to debut at the performing arts centre, which has rebranded to the Trump-Kennedy Center, on June 12 and 13.
- Glass, 89, said the Kennedy Center's current values are in “direct conflict” with the message of his symphony, which is a portrait of Abraham Lincoln.
- He announced his decision via Instagram, citing an “obligation” to withdraw the premiere under the centre's current leadership.
- Other artists who have withdrawn from planned performances include Renée Fleming and Bela Fleck.
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