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Talkestra's Modern Music Symposium

A new series of events exploring the world of modern music.

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Next event · Sunday 25 October 2026

Schoenberg, Berg, Atonality, and Getting Comfortable with Dissonance

Arnold Schoenberg, photographed in later life

led by Steve Dummer — clarinet

with Andrew Zolinsky — piano

When
, 6.00pm
Where
The Barn, Causeway, Horsham RH12 1HE
Tickets
£20, students £5 — available at the door

Refreshments included.

The series

From atonality to music written today

From atonality and minimalism to music written today, we'll lead you through groundbreaking music of the 20th and 21st centuries with the help of world-class performers.

Ask questions and chat with the performers and other listeners over drinks and refreshments.

Season 2026/7

The season

All at The Barn, Causeway, Horsham from 6.00pm.

  1. Next event

    Schoenberg, Berg, Atonality, and Getting Comfortable with Dissonance

    led by Steve Dummer (clarinet) with Andrew Zolinsky (piano).

  2. The Modernist Melting Pot

    Paris from 1911–1940, including music by Satie, Copland, Stravinsky and Poulenc.

  3. Stravinsky — The Rite of Spring

    with Andrew Zolinsky and Maiko Mori (piano duet).

  4. John Cage — Sonatas and Interludes

    for prepared piano, with Helen Reid (piano).

  5. A Sense of Place

    Music by Francisco Coll, Anna Thorvaldsdottir and other composers.

Venue

The Barn, Causeway, Horsham

Where

The Barn
Causeway
Horsham RH12 1HE

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When

Events begin at 6.00pm.
Refreshments included.

Tickets

£20, students £5.
Available at the door.