Composer Portrait: John Zorn

Sun, Nov 12, 3 pm

Venue: Hertz Hall

Price: $32

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Presented in collaboration with the Miller Theatre at Columbia University, Cal Performances' Composer Portraits offer the rare opportunity to dive in and immerse yourself in the works of some of the great composers of our time. Each concert focuses on the works of a single composer, performed by soloists and ensembles of international standing.

Composer and saxophonist John Zorn (b. 1953) has worked with a large number of experimental musicians, particularly in improvised works, and speaks many different musical languages, from hardcore death metal to jazz, klezmer, and classical. He has been a central figure in NYC's downtown scene since 1975 and his experimental work with the bands Naked City and Masada earned him a large cult following. Zorn's early inspirations include American innovators like Ives and Cage; the European tradition of Berg, Stravinsky, and Boulez; and cartoon composer Carl Stalling. Join an impressive all-star line-up for a program featuring some of Zorn's most fascinating chamber music.

Program: Zorn/Sortilege; Orphee; Sappho; Walpurgisnacht, Evocation of a Neophyte; fay ce que vouldras

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Program Notes: Program notes are available one week before the performance.

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