Finding Peace at Potsdam

🎶 Join us for an unforgettable musical journey! 🎶
Date: October 10, 2026
Time: 17:00 - 19:00
Location: 201 E Brambleton Ave, Norfolk, VA 23510

🎻 Experience the power of music during a historic era at Finding Peace at Potsdam. This concert, led by Eric Jacobsen and the Virginia Symphony Orchestra Chorus, will feature timeless selections:

• Copland: “The Promise of Living” from The Tender Land
• Bernstein: Selections from Candide

✨ Reflecting on the notable 1945 Potsdam Conference, this performance highlights how music united prominent figures like President Harry Truman, Winston Churchill, and Joseph Stalin during a turbulent time. Featuring narratives that uncover the deep emotional resonance of music, this concert aims to transport you back to a pivotal moment in history.

🌟 Presented in collaboration with the Virginia Arts Festival, and made possible by the generous support from the Susan Goode Performance Fund.

Join us as we celebrate artistry and storytelling in a night to remember!

Eric Jacobsen's illustrious career includes serving as the Music Director of the Virginia Symphony Orchestra and co-founding the adventurous NYC-based chamber orchestra, The Knights. 🎼

👉 Get your tickets now!

This event promises to be a harmonious blend of history and music! 🎉