January 27, 2026
Philip Glass cancels Kennedy Center symphony premiere in protest of Trump's leadership
Prize-winning composer Philip Glass has called off a scheduled world premiere at the Kennedy Center of a symphony about Abraham Lincoln, the latest in a wave of cancellations since President Donald Trump ousted the previous leadership.
TL;DR
- Philip Glass has canceled the world premiere of his Abraham Lincoln symphony.
- The premiere was scheduled to take place at the Kennedy Center.
- This cancellation follows the ousting of previous leadership by President Donald Trump.
- It is the latest in a wave of cancellations at the venue.