St Luke's Chamber Ensemble finds the joy in Julius Eastman

St Luke's Chamber Ensemble

Catherine Brookman and the St Luke's Chamber Ensemble

Von Kurt Gottschalk, 26 Juni 2023

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“engulfed in dizzying dissonances”

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Kurt Gottschalk

Kurt Gottschalk is a journalist and author based in New York City. His writings on contemporary and classical music, jazz and improvisation have been published in outlets throughout Europe and America and he has two volumes of short fiction to his name. He produced and hosted the Miniature Minotaurs radio programme on WFMU and currently hosts Afternoon New Music on WKCR.

St Luke's Chamber Ensemble finds the joy in Julius Eastman... and answers it with respect