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Union Square Soiree: Catharsis & the Human Experience of Listening
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- The Sum of All Wisdom
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- Mar 25, 2026
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- 3971
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Summary
Episode 2 Union Square Soirée: Catharsis and the Human Experience of Listening with Dr. Ramilya Saubanova and Juan Gonzalez, founders Episode Description When world-class musicians meet audience and community in the intimate setting of an historic Baltimore townhome, exceptional things happen. In this episode of The Sum of All Wisdom , host Scott Catey speaks with Ramilya Saubanova and Juan Gonzalez , founders of Union Square Soirée , a Baltimore-based salon concert series reviving the historic tradition of intimate house concerts. Hosted in a beautifully restored 1872 Baltimore rowhouse , Union Square Soirée brings together classical musicians, jazz artists, and emerging performers for concerts where audiences sit just feet from the performers—close enough to see the physical artistry behind the music. Scott and his guests explore: · the revival of the salon concert tradition · how intimacy changes the experience of live music · the importance of supporting young musicians · how salon concerts create community and cultural conversation · why audiences are rediscovering small-scale live music in a digital age · art for audiences versus art for art’s sake · music, artists, food, wine, and… coffee ! The conversation also touches on Baltimore’s musical culture, the role of conservatories like Peabody Institute , and the power of music performed in human spaces rather than on distant stages. Juan also reveals a little known secret about Vivaldi’s compositional technique and his musical innovations. If you love classical music, live performance, music history, intimate concert experiences , and how each of these can help contribute to the revitalization of a great American city, this episode offers a fascinating look at how a centuries-old tradition is finding new life toda…