Concerts

Constitution Hall during Margaret Truman's concert, with Margaret and the National Symphony Orchestra visible on stage in the distance. Others are unidentified.

Former President Harry S. Truman and comedian Jack Benny at a fundraising concert for the Kansas City Symphony, held at the Music Hall of Municipal Auditorium in Kansas City, Missouri.

Former President Harry S. Truman at a fundraising concert for the Kansas City Symphony, held at the Music Hall of Municipal Auditorium in Kansas City, Missouri.

Former President Harry S. Truman stands on the podium, leading the Kansas City Philharmonic Orchestra in the finale of a benefit concert. Truman, acting as master of ceremonies and guest conductor, led the orchestra in a stirring military aire. Comedian Jack Benny appeared as violin soloist. The event marked the 25th anniversary of the orchestra. From: Houston Post.

President Harry S. Truman and Mrs. Bess Truman listen as daughter Margaret (left) appears to be going over a selection at the Constitution Hall Reception Room tonight, at which the President had requested pianist Jose Iturbi play at the latter's recital. The Truman's met Iturbi prior to the program, the President requesting a Chopin waltz, A flat Opus 62. From: Houston Post.

Margaret Truman's concert with National Symphony Orchestra at Constitution Hall in Washington, D.C. Howard Mitchell is conductor.

Jose Iturbi approaches the piano as he prepares for his concert in the auditorium of the Harry S. Truman Presidential Library and Museum in Independence, Missouri.

Pianist Jose Iturbi faces the audience as he prepares for his concert in the auditorium of the Harry S. Truman Presidential Library and Museum in Independence, Missouri. Others are unidentified.

Pianist Jose Iturbi faces the audience before his concert in the auditorium of the Harry S. Truman Presidential Library and Museum in Independence, Missouri. All others are unidentified.

Pianist Jose Iturbi (right) and former President Harry S. Truman (left) stand on the auditorium stage at Iturbi's concert at the Harry S. Truman Presidential Library and Museum, Independence, Missouri.