Every salon concert has a slightly different approach, depending on the featured artist(s) and the topics they have chosen to share. Audiences are given a program and a pencil before finding their seats. The concert begins with an introduction of the artist(s). Artists will speak and perform, using their music to highlight specific ways of listening. Audiences are given opportunities to engage with the artist(s) at specific points in the program, in conversation or Q&A sessions. Programs conclude with the artist(s) and audiences socializing after the performance.

General admission is FREE! You do need a ticket, and you can access that on our events page.

General admission is free.

If you would like to support Listen Hear Salon Concerts, you can also purchase a “Pay-As-You-Wish” ticket and make a donation to Soundbox.

There is also a Soundbox Member ticket. For $40, you will receive a preferential centerstage seating, exclusive access to performance recordings, and Soundbox merchandise item specific to the concert.

Each performance event is recorded. However, select recordings will be accessible only to those who buy a Soundbox Member ticket.

Most of the programming comes from from Western Classical music traditions. However, there are exploration of relationships with poetry, jazz, and other traditions of folk music.

There is no required dress code! Come as you are comfortable to sit with a drink and listen to great performances.

Each season of Listen Hear has an over-arching theme. Season 1 was an experimental pilot season that explored music as a physical activity for performers and listeners.

If you have a performance proposal, please contact the curator, Max Tan, through the Proposals page under the Listen Hear tab.