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flag Composer Philip Glass canceled his symphony premiere at the Kennedy Center over political disputes involving a proposed name change to "Trump Kennedy Center."

flag Composer Philip Glass has canceled the world premiere of his Symphony No. flag 15, "Lincoln," at the Kennedy Center in June 2026, joining a growing number of artists who have withdrawn from performances there. flag The symphony, inspired by Abraham Lincoln’s 1838 "Lyceum Address," was to be conducted by Karen Kamensek. flag The decision follows political tensions over the venue’s leadership and a proposed name change to "Trump Kennedy Center," which requires congressional approval. flag The Kennedy Center maintains that politics should not influence the arts, while critics argue the shift undermines its neutrality.

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