West End Community Salon Concert: The Diplomatic Beat

The Washington Conservatory Players join the West End community for an afternoon concert followed by a salon-style conversation. “The Diplomatic Beat” examines cultural expression as a means of international connection and considers how music resonates within the diplomatic world.

Featured participants include Washington Conservatory of Music Executive Director Andrew Lee and musicians from the Washington Conservatory of Music. The event is presented with support from the West End Library Friends and American Purpose at Persuasion.

When: Sunday, September 27, 2026

Showtimes: 1:30–3:00 p.m.

Run time: Approximately 90 minutes

Program: Musical performance and salon-style discussion focused on music, cultural expression, international connection, and diplomacy

Lineup: Washington Conservatory Players; Andrew Lee, Executive Director of the Washington Conservatory of Music; and additional musicians from the Washington Conservatory of Music

Tickets: Price not available

Venue: West End Neighborhood Library, 2301 L Street Northwest, Washington, DC 20037