{
  "id": 1738540,
  "title": "National Symphony Orchestra will play at 6 DC-area venues next season as Kennedy Center shuts",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/18/national-symphony-orchestra-will-play-at-6-dc-area-venues-next-season-1738540",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-18T15:23:01.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Associated Press",
    "slug": "associated-press",
    "url": "https://apnews.com/article/national-symphony-orchestra-dc-8ab5e4d84d6e1d561fac9d7c4db9ec41"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The National Symphony Orchestra (NSO) has announced that it will perform at six venues across Washington, D.C., and the surrounding area during its 2026-27 season, following its relocation from the Kennedy Center. The decision came after the Kennedy Center board, composed of Trump loyalists, announced plans to close the historic venue for a two-year renovation and add Trump's name to the building's facade. NSO Music Director Gianandrea Noseda expressed hope that the move would attract more audiences to the orchestra's performances. The NSO's ticket sales have been declining in recent years, from 72% capacity in 2024 to 58% in 2025 and 41% in the most recent season. Noseda, who is in his 10th season as music director, is signed through the orchestra's centennial season in 2030-31.",
  "summary": "Forced from the Kennedy Center following approval of a reconstruction project by allies of President Donald Trump, the National Symphony Orchestra will split its 2026-27…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}