The Sound of Salon Music

"The Sound of Salon Music" is a carefully curated collection of elegant instrumentals and nostalgic classics that reflect the charm of old-world European salon culture. From Viennese waltzes and gentle tangos to refined chamber arrangements and light-hearted cafe music, the playlist blends various moods and styles rooted in the tradition of late 19th and early 20th-century entertainment. Highlights include familiar favorites like "Nearer My God to Thee" by I Salonisti — famously featured in Titanic — and Shostakovich’s "Jazz Suite No. 2: Waltz No. 2", along with spirited czardas, sentimental melodies, and stylish quadrilles.

With performances from a wide range of ensembles — including the Bremer Kaffeehaus-Orchester, Janoska Ensemble, and Philharmonix — this playlist offers a relaxing and eclectic cross-section of salon music’s many forms. Ideal as background music for reading, entertaining guests, or enjoying a quiet cup of coffee, "The Sound of Salon Music" captures the genteel ambiance of another time.