{"id":5825,"date":"2026-06-03T01:28:55","date_gmt":"2026-06-03T01:28:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/interspacemusic.com\/blog\/ben-folds-addresses-national-symphony-orchestra-situation\/"},"modified":"2026-06-03T01:28:55","modified_gmt":"2026-06-03T01:28:55","slug":"ben-folds-addresses-national-symphony-orchestra-situation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/interspacemusic.com\/blog\/ben-folds-addresses-national-symphony-orchestra-situation\/","title":{"rendered":"Ben Folds Addresses National Symphony Orchestra Situation"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Singer-songwriter <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Ben_Folds\">Ben Folds<\/a>, a former artistic advisor to the National Symphony Orchestra (NSO) at the John F. Kennedy Center, released an open letter addressing the orchestra\u2019s current circumstances. He stated he resigned from his position in February 2025 but maintains contact with individuals still involved.<\/p>\n<p>Folds highlighted the absence of a publicly announced program for the NSO\u2019s upcoming season, noting that most orchestras finalize their schedules approximately 18 months in advance. He also pointed out the uncertainty surrounding the NSO\u2019s performance venue, given the previously announced two-year closure of the <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/John_F._Kennedy_Center_for_the_Performing_Arts\">John F. Kennedy Center<\/a>, characterizing the situation as a concerning sign.<\/p>\n<p>He explained that the NSO\u2019s financial stability is impacted by the Kennedy Center\u2019s ongoing legal and financial difficulties, including issues related to the orchestra\u2019s endowment fund and associated bank notes.<\/p>\n<p>Folds acknowledged a recent court ruling that mandated the removal of the former president\u2019s name from the Kennedy Center building and aimed to restore the institution\u2019s political independence, but cautioned that a full recovery would be a lengthy process.<\/p>\n<p>He asserted the NSO is facing hardship due to the financial instability resulting from political interference. Folds suggested public support is crucial for the orchestra, urging individuals to follow the NSO Musicians\u2019 Instagram account (@nso_musicians) and engage with their content to demonstrate solidarity.<\/p>\n<p>Folds called on journalists to focus coverage on the NSO\u2019s situation, rather than solely on the building\u2019s name change, and emphasized the potential for irreplaceable loss if the orchestra\u2019s 96 musicians are dispersed. He also encouraged potential donors to offer support as the Kennedy Center navigates its challenges.<\/p>\n<p>He further urged citizens to advocate for safeguards to prevent similar situations from occurring at the Kennedy Center or other federal arts institutions, and to push for enforced independence of the arts from political influence. He also advocated for requiring future Kennedy Center directors to possess experience in <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Arts_administration\">arts administration<\/a>, citing concerns about the impact of inexperienced leadership.<\/p>\n<p>Folds reflected on his own departure a year prior, explaining that the increasingly politicized environment at the Kennedy Center created a situation where artists risked being perceived as taking a political stance simply by performing there. He stated that he would not have wanted to compromise his curatorial role by potentially exposing artists to political repercussions.<\/p>\n<p>He noted the NSO musicians have remained apolitical and continued to perform despite the difficult circumstances, while the National Opera chose to leave the Center, facing its own challenges as a result. <a href=\"https:\/\/interspacemusic.com\/blog\/music-venues-adapt-to-support-touring-artists-with-on-site-accommodation\/\">Music Venues Adapt to Support Touring Artists with On-Site Accommodation<\/a>, as artists increasingly face difficulties finding suitable performance spaces.<\/p>\n<p>He concluded by reiterating his long-held belief that symphony orchestras represent a vital symbol of civilization and that the NSO\u2019s current struggles should serve as a warning.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Singer-songwriter Ben Folds published an open letter expressing concern for the National Symphony Orchestra amid challenges at 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