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Opera America picks ousted Kennedy chief

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norman lebrecht

March 14, 2025

Deborah Rutter, sacked as president of the Kennedy Center by President Trump’s takeover board, has been named keynote speaker for Opera America’s 2025 conference.

Opera America, based in New York, is the national forum and lobbying group for the artform.

The choice of Rutter as keynote sends a signal that may not be welcomed in Washington.

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