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Renée Fleming Cancels Kennedy Center Performances Amid Changes

1/24/2026

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Renée Fleming, a Grammy-winning soprano, canceled her May Kennedy Center performances due to a scheduling conflict.
The Kennedy Center underwent leadership changes under U.S. President Donald Trump that included ousting Chair David Rubenstein.
Fleming resigned last year as Artistic Advisor at Large amid changes.
Lin-Manuel Miranda and Issa Rae have also withdrawn from engagements.
The National Symphony Orchestra will still perform with new soloists and repertoire to be announced.

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Renée Fleming, a Grammy-winning soprano, canceled her May Kennedy Center performances due to a scheduling conflict.
The Kennedy Center underwent leadership changes under U.S. President Donald Trump that included ousting Chair David Rubenstein.
Fleming resigned last year as Artistic Advisor at Large amid changes.
Lin-Manuel Miranda and Issa Rae have also withdrawn from engagements.
The National Symphony Orchestra will still perform with new soloists and repertoire to be announced.