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The Washington National Opera will move performances away from the Kennedy Center, seeking an amicable transition to operate independently after 55 years at the venue.
To balance budgets, WNO will reduce its spring season and move performances to other venues to ensure fiscal prudence and obligations for a balanced budget.
WNO plans to broaden its repertoire beyond the Kennedy Center, continuing from monumental classics to more contemporary works

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Washington National Opera exits the Kennedy Center after more than five decades of residency.
Kennedy Center cites a new business model and funding shortfalls as reasons for the split.
Opera artistic director Francesca Zambello says the move is deeply saddening and seeking new spaces.
Grenell characterizes previous exclusive arrangement as financially unsound.
Center president Richard Grenell defended the rebrand amid other criticism and claimed hacker issues.
The Daily Beast notes ongoing political framing around the Kennedy Center branding.
Opera and Kennedy Center officials described the split as financially prudent for the venue.
NPR reported the Washington National Opera sought new venues after the split.

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