Trump's culture war is reportedly ruining the most important orchestra in the USA, the National Symphony Orchestra. Critics argue that political interference is negatively impacting the institution.

The Lithuanian National Symphony Orchestra (LNSO) will dedicate its 86th season opening concert to celebrate the 90th birthday of the esteemed Lithuanian maestro Juozas Domarkas on July 28.

The Latvian government has approved a Ministry of Culture initiative to merge the Latvian National Symphony Orchestra and the "Latvija" academic choir into a single entity.

Ben Folds has penned an open letter to gather support for the National Symphony Orchestra, highlighting its financial turmoil and the removal of Trump's name from the Kennedy Center.

An Iranian violinist is scheduled to perform with the TV BRICS International Symphony Orchestra in Russia, as reported by the Tehran Times.

The Athens Concert Hall and the ERT National Symphony Orchestra are inviting the public to 'Blue Sunday,' a special concert for all ages on May 17, 2026.

The Lithuanian National Symphony Orchestra (LNSO) will present a spring program titled 'Mediterranean Sound Stories' on April 11th at the Philharmonic. The concert will take audiences on a vibrant journey through Mediterranean sounds with international performers.

The National Symphony Orchestra is reportedly in financial distress, with donations down 25 percent last year and classical concerts playing to only 41 percent capacity, attributed to the Trump administration's takeover of the Kennedy Center.

Music maestro A R Rahman captivated a sold-out audience during his concert with the National Symphony Orchestra at Wolf Trap, earning a standing ovation for his performance.

The St. Vitus Organ Octave will culminate in a gala concert at St. Vitus Cathedral in Prague, featuring leading performers including the Czech National Symphony Orchestra.

Musician Ben Folds has warned that the National Symphony Orchestra at the Kennedy Center is in 'real trouble' and 'may not survive' due to chaos under the Trump administration. He urged support to prevent its collapse.

The Athens Concert Hall and the ERT National Symphony Orchestra are inviting the public to 'Blue Sunday,' a special concert for all ages on Sunday, May 17, 2026, at 12:00 PM in the Christos Lambrakis Hall.

Young Latvian violinist Daniils Bulajevs has won the open international competition to become the concertmaster of the Latvian National Symphony Orchestra (LNSO).

The Estonian National Symphony Orchestra (ERSO) and the Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir need a new concert and rehearsal venue with proper acoustics, ERSO Director Kristjan Hallik said.

Ben Folds resigned as artistic advisor to the National Symphony Orchestra, citing concerns that artists he booked would not be safe from retribution under Trump's Kennedy Center takeover, as he testified at a congressional hearing.

Conor Linehan reflects on his cultural life, highlighting great symphonic music as miraculous creations and commending the National Symphony Orchestra for its current superb form.

Musicians Francesco Bearzatti and Gianpaolo Rinaldi performed in Damascus alongside the Syrian National Symphony Orchestra at the Damascus Opera House to celebrate Republic Day.

Choirs from Zurich and Vilnius, along with the Lithuanian National Symphony Orchestra, will perform a choral music program titled 'Singing Baltic Power' at the National Philharmonic on May 23.

The Latvian Ministry of Culture is proposing the merger of the Latvian National Symphony Orchestra (LNSO) and the State Academic Choir "Latvija," according to an annotation of a draft order prepared by the ministry.

A symphony concert titled "Meeting of Romantic Masters" at the National Philharmonic will feature masterpieces by Johannes Brahms and Antonín Dvořák, performed by the Lithuanian National Symphony Orchestra and Lukas Geniušas.

As some institutions and individuals have headed for the exit door at the beleaguered Kennedy Center, the National Symphony Orchestra has thus far stayed put, after a 55-year association.