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

Name: The Promise of US: Our Nation at 250 WORLD PREMIERE: Philip Glass’ “Lincoln” | Dalene plays Barber
Start: 2026-06-12T20:00:00-04:00
End: 2026-06-12T23:00:00-04:00
Location: The Kennedy Center

National Symphony Orchestra

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Fri, 12 Jun, 2026 at 08:00 pm

3 hours

The Kennedy Center

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Fri, 12 Jun, 2026 at 08:00 pm to 11:00 pm (EDT)

The Kennedy Center

2700 F St NW, Washington D.C., Washington, United States

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

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

Fri, 12 Jun, 2026 at 08:00 pm