National Symphony Orchestra silenced as Kennedy Center cancellations mount
The National Symphony Orchestra has been effectively silenced by a wave of cancellations at the Kennedy Center, devastating its 61 professional musicians. The ensemble last performed together in February with the American Ballet Theater. Musicians are paid per performance, and the lack of work has been demoralizing.
Key facts
- Cascading cancellations devastated the National Symphony Orchestra and its 61 professional musicians.
- Annual salary is paid by performance; lack of work has been demoralizing.
- The whole ensemble last played together at the Kennedy Center with the American Ballet Theater in February.
Entities
Institutions
- National Symphony Orchestra
- Kennedy Center
- American Ballet Theater
- The New York Times
Locations
- Washington, D.C.
- United States