Philip Glass, Kennedy Center and Donald Trump

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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 Tr...

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Philip Glass pulls new symphony from Kennedy Center in protest of Donald Trump
Philip Glass cancels Kennedy Center premiere of ‘Lincoln’ symphony amid massive upheaval
Composer Philip Glass drops Kennedy Center world premiere over Trump takeover
American composer Philip Glass withdrew the world premiere of his symphony "Lincoln" from the Kennedy Center on Tuesday, saying the work's values conflict with those of the performing arts venue that ...

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Philip Glass Withdraws From Kennedy Center, as Its Symphony Vows to Play On
Why did Philip Glass cancel Kennedy Center performance?
Kennedy Center Responds To Philip Glass Symphony Withdrawal By Blaming “Leftist Activists” – Update
“After thoughtful consideration, I have decided to withdraw my Symphony No. 15 ‘Lincoln’ from the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts,” Glass wrote.

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Kennedy Center Responds To Philip Glass Symphony Premiere Cancellation
Composer Philip Glass Pulls ‘Lincoln’ Symphony Premiere From Kennedy Center