The National Symphony Orchestra is preparing to take center stage at the legendary Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles, as the Kennedy Center in Washington DC prepares for aTrump-mandated closure.
The NSO will make its Hollywood Bowl debut on August 18 at 8 p.m., performing Peter Boyer’s new piece, American Mosaic, as part of the America 250 celebration.
The piece honors America’s diverse culture and is especially meaningful for DC and Los Angeles, two cities that represent different parts of the nation’s story.
Jean Davidson, Executive Director of the National Symphony Orchestra, said: “Making our debut at the Hollywood Bowl is a landmark moment for the National Symphony Orchestra.
“To bring a powerful new American work like American Mosaic to one of the most iconic stages in the country reflects our commitment to sharing the breadth of America’s musical voice with communities nationwide. We couldn’t be more thrilled to perform there for the first time.”
The high-profile West Coast appearancecomes at a transformative timefor the orchestra’s home venue.
The transition began late last year, when President Trump announced his plan to rename the building by placing his name on the main front ahead of Kennedy’s, which drew sharp opposition from members of Congress and several Kennedy family members.
Since Trump’s return to the White House, the Kennedy Center has become the latest in a string of DC landmarks marked for dramatic change.
He has already demolished the White House’s East Wing for a lavish $400 million ballroom, is pushing for a grand arch near the Lincoln Memorial and now has his eyes set on Washington Dulles International Airport.
The situation reached a turning point on February 1, when Trump announced plans to close the Kennedy Center for two years starting in July for construction.
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