Virginia Symphony: Finding Peace at Potsdam

As part of the Virginia Symphony's season-long observance of America 250, this concert takes a look at the role music played in one of the most tumultuous times in the history of the world. At the 1945 Potsdam Conference, works by Tchaikovsky, Chopin, Kreisler, and others were one of the only things that united the assembled Allies, represented by President Harry Truman, Winston Churchill, and Joseph Stalin. In this new production, the Virginia Symphony Orchestra and Chorus will incorporate storytelling to demonstrate the power of music and how Hampton Roads played a pivotal role in this momentous event.