Kennedy Center Bans Concert

[steve ridgway]

And how much she was owed.

And whether she signed an NDA .

[arpeggio]

Vice President yesterday attended a performance of the National Symphony at the Kennedy Center.  He was booed by the audience when he arrived.  After the outburst, patrons quickly settled into an attentive audience.  The concert included Dmitri Shostakovich: Violin Concerto No. 2 and Igor Stravinsky: Petrushka.  I may disagree with Vance's politics but it appears he likes Stravinsky and Shostakovich.

[Madiel]

He likes Dmitri Shostakovich. And Igor Stravinsky.

Nope. Not saying it. 

[arpeggio]

Vice President yesterday attended a performance of the National Symphony at the Kennedy Center.  He was booed by the audience when he arrived.  After the outburst, patrons quickly settled into an attentive audience.  The concert included Dmitri Shostakovich: Violin Concerto No. 2 and Igor Stravinsky: Petrushka.  I may disagree with Vance's politics but it appears he likes Stravinsky and Shostakovich.

I just read in another source that it is Mrs. Vance who follows classical music.

[Wanderer]

And the soloist was Leonidas Kavakos. I would go to that concert.

[arpeggio]

My disability makes it difficult for me to attend the Kennedy Center anymore.

At one time I would have attended that concert.

[Kalevala]

My disability makes it difficult for me to attend the Kennedy Center anymore.

At one time I would have attended that concert.

Sorry to hear that. 

K

[T. D.]

Vice President yesterday attended a performance of the National Symphony at the Kennedy Center.  He was booed by the audience when he arrived.  After the outburst, patrons quickly settled into an attentive audience.  The concert included Dmitri Shostakovich: Violin Concerto No. 2 and Igor Stravinsky: Petrushka.  I may disagree with Vance's politics but it appears he likes Stravinsky and Shostakovich.

This is PR agent / spin doctor / photo op territory.
I infer nothing from the episode.

[arpeggio]

Ticket sales and donations slump:

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/not-getting-the-donations-dc-insider-notes-kennedy-center-decline-after-trump-takeover/ar-AA1B1lsS?ocid=msedgdhp&pc=DCTS&cvid=ab2381cadfdb4e93a3ea0a3673968f31&ei=13

[arpeggio]

Another assault:

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/trump-wants-more-say-on-kennedy-center-honorees/ar-AA1B2qMm?ocid=msedgdhp&pc=DCTS&cvid=f2c8c4fcd90f4af4a53ed7207ab36c43&ei=23

[arpeggio]

Another post about the cancelled Marine Band Concert:

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/trump-administration-dei-order-forces-cancellation-of-concert-with-students/ar-AA1B2BCL?ocid=msedgdhp&pc=DCTS&cvid=0e9342d979124bf99cbaf9d1eb162050&ei=22

[arpeggio]

The President's latest act. It is actually kind of ludicrous.

https://www.washingtonpost.com/entertainment/theater/2025/03/17/trump-kennedy-center-honors-board-meeting/

I have no problem with recognizing late artists like Elvis Presley.

But honoring sports figures like Babe Ruth? OK, he did appear in Pride of the Yankees.

[arpeggio]

Two interesting editorials about the Kennedy Center from the Washington Post:

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/it-s-conan-o-brien-s-big-night-at-donald-trump-s-kennedy-center/ar-AA1BizK7?ocid=msedgntp&pc=DCTS&cvid=5e36cb64f5334cc48bca8e7671e35e70&ei=13

https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2025/03/19/trump-kennedy-center-overhaul/

Note: The Kennedy Center has always been more conservative in its programming than other venues. With the new administration it will probably become even more conservative.

[T. D.]

The President's latest act. It is actually kind of ludicrous.

https://www.washingtonpost.com/entertainment/theater/2025/03/17/trump-kennedy-center-honors-board-meeting/

I have no problem with recognizing late artists like Elvis Presley.

But honoring sports figures like Babe Ruth? OK, he did appear in Pride of the Yankees.

Dumbing down is the essence of the GQP.
Expect pro wrestlers next (Linda McMahon has been tasked with terminating the Dept. of Education, for crissake).
Hulk Hogan? Andre the Giant? (nah, he's a furriner) The Iron Sheikh? (oops  )
🤮

[arpeggio]

Another cancellation:

https://theviolinchannel.com/pianist-sir-andras-schiff-cancels-u-s-appearances-for-2025-2026-season/

[relm1]

This is worth seeing...

[Florestan]

Another cancellation:

https://theviolinchannel.com/pianist-sir-andras-schiff-cancels-u-s-appearances-for-2025-2026-season/

This has got nothing to do with Kennedy Center and imho Schiff's move is both absurd and sanctimonious.

[Madiel]

This has got nothing to do with Kennedy Center

This much I agree with.

And really, if we're going to start having a generic "artists who don't like the Trump administration" thread it will probably be a long list.

[arpeggio]

This much I agree with.

And really, if we're going to start having a generic "artists who don't like the Trump administration" thread it will probably be a long list.

If someone wants to start a generic "artists thread", go ahead.

[Florestan]

This much I agree with.

And really, if we're going to start having a generic "artists who don't like the Trump administration" thread it will probably be a long list.

Disliking the Trump administration is one thing, which I approve of. Cancelling one's concerts in the USA because of that is quite another thing, which I strongly disagree with.