National Symphony Orchestra

NSO Presents:
Ben Folds In Actual Person Live For Real Tour

Concert Hall

Widely regarded as one of the major music influencers of our generation, NSO Artistic Advisor Ben Folds brings the brilliant melodies and irony-laced lyrics from his greatest hits to the Concert Hall for one night only! Please note: the National Symphony Orchestra does not perform in this program.

PLEASE NOTE – VACCINATION REQUIREMENT: At the request of the artist, all patrons attending this performance must provide proof of full vaccination against COVID-19. Negative COVID-19 test results will NOT be accepted for entry. Ticket purchasers are responsible for communicating this requirement to whomever they provide tickets. Performance ticket holders who cannot provide proof of full vaccination will not be admitted. Masks are required for all audiences inside the Kennedy Center, except while eating or drinking in designated locations.

Mon. Nov. 15, 2021

  • Mon. Nov. 15, 2021 8p.m.

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Program

Widely regarded as one of the major music influencers of our generation, NSO Artistic Advisor Ben Folds brings the brilliant melodies and irony-laced lyrics from his greatest hits to the Concert Hall for one night only!

The multi-platinum selling singer-songwriter has created an enormous body of genre-bending music including pop albums with Ben Folds Five, multiple solo albums, and numerous collaborative records—the last of which soared to #1 on both the Billboard classical and classical crossover charts.

VACCINATION REQUIREMENT: At the request of the artist, all patrons attending this performance must provide proof of full vaccination against COVID-19. Negative COVID-19 test results will NOT be accepted for entry. Ticket purchasers are responsible for communicating this requirement to whomever they provide tickets.

Please note: The National Symphony Orchestra does not perform in this program.

Noseda conducting

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