Ben Folds warns that National Symphony Orchestra ‘may not survive’ amid Kennedy Center chaos
Ben Folds has expressed concern for the future of the National Symphony Orchestra amid ongoing issues at the Kennedy Center. He urged fans to advocate for the orchestra and called for safeguards to protect federal arts institutions. Folds highlighted the lack of programming and uncertainty surrounding the NSO's future as critical challenges it faces.
- ▪Ben Folds warned that the National Symphony Orchestra may not survive the current chaos at the Kennedy Center.
- ▪He called on fans to support the orchestra and demand safeguards from Congress.
- ▪The NSO currently has no programming announced for its upcoming season, raising concerns about its future.
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Pop Culture NewsBen Folds warns that National Symphony Orchestra ‘may not survive’ amid Kennedy Center chaosThe alt rock figure called on Congress to “demand safeguards against this ever happening again to the Kennedy Center or any other federal arts institutions.” Listen to this article with a free account00:0000:00Ben Folds in New York City in 2025..Slaven Vlasic / Getty Images fileShareAdd NBC News to GoogleJune 3, 2026, 12:14 PM EDTBy David K. LiThe National Symphony Orchestra “is in real trouble” and “may not survive” ongoing Kennedy Center chaos, Grammy-nominated alt rock pianist Ben Folds warned on Tuesday.Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content.Folds, who resigned last year from his role as artistic advisor to the NSO,…
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