Philip Glass cancels Kennedy Center symphony premiere in protest of Trump’s leadership Prize-winning composer Philip Glass has canceled the scheduled world premiere of his symphony about Abraham Lincoln at the Kennedy Center. This cancellation is the most recent in a series of events occurring after President Donald Trump removed the previous leadership. The symphony was intended to be a significant cultural event.

• Philip Glass has canceled the world premiere of his Abraham Lincoln symphony.
• The premiere was scheduled to take place at the Kennedy Center.
• This cancellation follows the ousting of previous leadership by President Donald Trump.
• It is the latest in a wave of cancellations at the venue.