Philip Glass Withdraws From Kennedy Center

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Philip Glass withdraws his ‘Lincoln’ symphony from the Kennedy Center, citing conflicting values
Philip Glass has withdrawn his symphony based on Abraham Lincoln from the Kennedy Center, with the award-winning composer writing to the board of the arts institution that its values conflict with the work.

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Philip Glass Cancels ‘Lincoln’ Symphony Premiere at Kennedy Center
Philip Glass withdraws 'Lincoln' symphony from the Kennedy Center
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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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“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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Composer Philip Glass Pulls ‘Lincoln’ Symphony Premiere From Kennedy Center