The return of the salon concert in New York.
by Paul J. Pelkonen
In the 19th century, the salon was fertile ground for the development of what we today call "classical music." Chamber artists, virtuoso pianists and composers would gather together for social evenings at each other's homes in Paris and Vienna. Playing together and exchanging ideas, they helped build a culture that laid the groundwork for today's staid concert halls and opera houses.
by Paul J. Pelkonen
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| A pianist at home: Joel Fan. Photo courtesy Inverne Price. |
