The Salon, a renowned performance series modeled after the 19th Century European salons, was founded in September 1986 by composer Andrea Clearfield. The Salon was conceived with the idea of integrating different music genres as well as other arts. "One of the best-known music salons in the country" with "deep bench of topflight musicians" (The Philadelphia Inquirer), and winner of the "Best of Philly Award 2008" (Philadelphia Magazine), this Salon features high level performances of classical chamber music, opera, jazz, original contemporary compositions, electronic, folk, experimental, world music, spoken word, dance and multimedia works. Near the Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts, the Salon reflects the strong tradition of music in Philadelphia, builds audiences and fosters new art forms in an intimate and supportive atmosphere. For more information and press, including articles about the Salon's current struggle to keep its home, visit www.andreaclearfield.com. Many thanks to Karl Weygandt (Beyond1film) and John Gross (Mt Carmel Films).
Andrea Clearfield is a renowned American composer. She is also hostess and founder of one of the most unique live performance series anywhere. Modeled after 19th century salons, her Salon features an eclectic mix of classical chamber music, opera, jazz, original contemporary compositions, electronic, folk, experimental, world music, spoken word, dance and multimedia works.
