Industry Jun 7, 2026
National Symphony Orchestra May Not Survive Trump’s Kennedy Center 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 (NSO) may face financial difficulties that threaten its survival, according to artist Ben Folds. Folds, who previously served as the NSO's artistic advisor, shared this information in an open letter. The potential impact on the orchestra stems from changes implemented by Trump at the Kennedy Center. Originally reported by Pitchfork.