The Salon (28 Years): A Philadelphia Treasure from 19th century music genres Watch Video

⏲ Duration: 4 min 35 sec
✓ Published: 21-Sep-2014

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The Salon, a renowned performance series modeled after 19th-century European salons, was founded in September 1986 by composer Andrea Clearfield. It was conceived with the idea of integrating different music genres as well as other arts. In the twenty-eight years since, more than 6000 performers and 16,000 audience members have come to Andrea’s living room. The Salon reflects the strong tradition of music in Philadelphia and beyond, builds and informs audiences, and fosters new art forms in an