Experience John Zorn's Bagatelles
A unique big band performance of John Zorn's work is coming to Canterbury, featuring 13 top improvising musicians. This event offers a rare chance to hear complex pieces arranged for a large ensemble.
The music of John Zorn, a renowned American composer and musician, has been widely acclaimed for its complexity and originality, and his Bagatelles are no exception.
• The big band, comprising 13 of the UK's best improvising musicians, will bring these intricate pieces to life under the direction of Sam Eastmond, a talented trumpeter, composer, and bandleader. • Sam Eastmond's arrangements of John Zorn's Bagatelles have already been recorded on Zorn's Tzadik label in 2023, receiving rave reviews for their innovative interpretation. • This event is the result of a collaboration between Free Range and the Gulbenkian Arts Centre, with tickets available to the public and free to regular Free Range donors.
On Friday, 20 November 2026, the Gulbenkian Arts Centre in Canterbury will host this special performance, offering music lovers a unique opportunity to experience John Zorn's Bagatelles in a new and exciting way. Tickets are with the button beside the article.
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