Kennedy Center Plans Season-Long Celebration Of Its Namesake

To observe the 50th anniversary of John F. Kennedy’s inauguration, the Kennedy Center will present a new Peter Lieberson score for the National Symphony based on the late President’s speeches; a program of First Lady Jackie’s favorite ballets, danced by ABT; recreations of the legendary White House concerts by Casals and Bumbry; and a three-week festival of arts from India, scene of one of the Kennedys’ most famous state visits.