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The Berlin Philharmonic's Post-War Concert and Its Tragic Conductor
This chapter explores the Berlin Philharmonic's first post-war concert on May 26, highlighting the poignant story of conductor Leo Borchardt, who was killed by a British sentry shortly after the performance. It also discusses the concert's repertoire, featuring speculation on works by renowned composers such as Mendelssohn, Mozart, and Tchaikovsky.
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