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- 1National Symphony Orchestra Takes to the Road Amid Kennedy Center Closure●With Kennedy Center Closed, National Symphony Starts Life on the Road https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/28/arts/music/nati
With the Kennedy Center closed, the National Symphony Orchestra has begun performing at alternative venues, launching a touring life away from its longtime Washington home. The orchestra, with conductor and composer Carlos Simon involved, played in Bethesda as part of this improvised schedule. The story is drawing attention for what it says about the future of one of America's flagship orchestras and its landmark venue.
- 2National Symphony Orchestra Opens Season at Strathmore▼Peripatetic National Symphony Orchestra Opens Season at Music Center at Strathmore
The National Symphony Orchestra has opened its new season at the Music Center at Strathmore in North Bethesda, Maryland. The orchestra, based at the Kennedy Center in Washington, DC, regularly performs at Strathmore as part of its outreach across the Washington region. The season-opening concert marks the start of another year of programming for the ensemble, which is known for touring widely between its home venues.