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The Trump-Kennedy Center is another front in the battle for the soul of America

Under Trump, the world-class centre for performing arts is one of many US cultural institutions changing beyond recognition. Will others buckle, asks the Guardian’s chief culture writer, Charlotte Higgins

The Guardian - UK · Jan 19

Washington National Opera to move out of Kennedy Center after Trump ‘takeover’

Artistic director of US’s national opera also cites ‘shattered’ donor confidence and box office revenue

The Guardian - US · Jan 9

Washington National Opera may move out of Kennedy Center due to Trump ‘takeover’

Ticket sales at about 40% unsold compared with before president made himself chair of US performing arts center

The Guardian - US · Nov 7, 2025

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Renée Fleming makes directing debut with wrestling-themed 'Così fan tutte' at Aspen Music Festival

Renée Fleming has made her directorial debut with Mozart's *Così fan tutte* at the Aspen Music Festival

The Independent UK · Jul 22, 2025

Bass David Leigh finding that a successful opera career is no 'impossible dream'

When David Leigh sang “The Impossible Dream” at his father’s funeral, the moment was both a testament to his past and a harbinger of his future

The Independent UK · Oct 22, 2024

‘The Nose’ receives superb staging at Chicago Opera Theater

COT opened the much-belated Chicago premiere of Shostakovich’s opera Friday evening at the Harris Theater for Music and Dance, with a smart, winning new production take makes clear the appeal of the work.

Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 9, 2023

Grand ‘West Side Story’ revival proves there’s a place for musical theater at the opera house

Propulsive Lyric Opera staging of the masterpiece pays careful attention to shaping the characters.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jun 4, 2023

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