Composer Philip Glass withdrew his commissioned new SYMPHONY early in 2026; the National Symphony continues at KPC for rehearsals

KCPA
Kennedy Center

for Performing Arts

has

appropriation for $257 million (2025

"Big Beautiful" Omnibus funding mega-bill

that was passed by HOUSE / SENATE

and signed in 2025 by #DJT 

Jan. 2026 article at

ArtNews dot-com

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article by reporter Tessa Solomon

1/27/2026 afternoon