The WNO parts ways with the Kennedy Center
The Washington Post••entertainment
Key Points:
- The Washington National Opera announced it will end its partnership with the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts.
- This decision is seen by some as an act of institutional courage, while others may interpret it as yielding to external pressures.
- Regardless of perspective, the separation reflects ideological differences between the two organizations.
- The move is intended to better serve the opera company’s audience and protect the integrity of the art form.
- The Washington National Opera aims to prioritize its mission and artistic values through this independent path.
