WHAT ARE SOMA SALON CONCERTS?
SOMA Salon Concerts' mission is to bring quality, innovative classical music to South Orange and Maplewood residents in small settings. We do this by reaching out to gracious SOMA residents who agree to host our concerts in their homes and inviting other professional musicians that we work with to join us.
From feedback that we have received over the last four years, the residents of the SOMA community have valued our high quality performances as well as the connections we make through our presentations that a home facilitates. We pride ourselves on our non-traditional programming which includes music for flute, clarinet and bassoon with the addition of percussion, marimba, harp and piano.
A typical concert format includes an introduction of each piece by one of the performers, during which we discuss biographical information, historical and cultural relevance/significance and weave in anecdotes about our lives as musicians and our instruments.
“I loved your selections of music, your enthusiasm, and the caring and deep appreciation you all showed for each other. It was so obvious how much you enjoy each other and it radiated to us all.” -W.G.
“You are engaging & talented musicians. Your selections were delightful. Continued success! We’ll be listening to hear more of your music. In the meantime, we are savoring our sweet memories.” -O.A.
“These are such lovely events. We're so fortunate to have so much talent in this community, and for people to open their homes so it can be shared is just wonderful.” -F.V.
