Industry Jun 3, 2026
National Symphony Orchestra Faces Uncertain Future Amidst Kennedy Center Leadership Changes
Ben Folds, the former artistic advisor to the NSO, broke the news in an open letter
Originally published by
Pitchfork
The National Symphony Orchestra may face an existential crisis due to recent leadership changes at the Kennedy Center. Ben Folds, who previously served as the artistic advisor for the NSO, disclosed this potential outcome in a publicly released open letter. The details surrounding the