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

St Luke's Chamber Ensemble
© DeShaun Craddock
Catherine Brookman and the St Luke's Chamber Ensemble
© DeShaun Craddock
By Kurt Gottschalk, 26 June 2023
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“engulfed in dizzying dissonances”
Reviewed at DiMenna Center for Classical Music: Mary Flagler Cary Hall, New York City on 22 June 2023
Programme
Eastman, Gay Guerrilla
Eastman, Stay On It
Performers
St Luke's Chamber Ensemble
Catherine Brookman, Vocals
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Kurt Gottschalk
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.