The Promise of US: Our Nation at 250 WORLD PREMIERE: Philip Glass’ “Lincoln” | Dalene plays Barber

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Fri Jun 12 2026 at 08:00 pm to 11:00 pm

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The Kennedy Center | Washington, DC

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Witness history at the world premiere of Kennedy Center Honoree Philip Glass’ Symphony No. 15, “Lincoln,” a new work that brings one of America’s most iconic figures to life. Led by Grammy-winning conductor Karen Kamensek, the program continues with Barber’s poetic Violin Concerto and Gershwin’s enormously popular An American in Paris.
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The Kennedy Center, 2700 F St NW,Washington D.C., Washington, United States

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