National Symphony Orchestra

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The orchestra will play in six halls in the Washington area and tour to five states as the center moves to shut down for a two-year overhaul.

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As the Trump administration seeks to move forward with renovations at the center, a judge has asked for its programming calendar.

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Across the United States, orchestras are programming more live performances of movie soundtracks in a bid for box office revenue.

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With ambition that exceeded its grasp, the orchestra performed Puccini’s “Il Trittico” ahead of the center’s expected closure.

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The executive director, Jean Davidson, said her departure reflects frustration at the turmoil that has engulfed the arts center.

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Amid cancellations and turmoil, the National Symphony Orchestra is planning to stay. “I cannot make everybody happy,” its conductor said.

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The soprano, who previously resigned as an artistic adviser, was scheduled to sing with the National Symphony Orchestra in May.

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“Performing there has become charged and political,” the 18-time Grammy winner said.