The music of Julius Eastman and Arthur Russell will be coming to the Walt Disney Concert Hall on Tuesday, March 4. Under the guidance of conductor/music director Christopher Rountree and his Wild Up collective, these late composers will be honored in a concert playing selected works across two careers that flew under the radar during their time but later found their way to the ears of the right people.
Grimy Goods is giving away a pair of tickets to the performance courtesy of our friends at the LA Phil!
Although Arthur Russell is perhaps the most recognized of the two, Julius Eastman left behind his own expansive legacy independent of their artistic relationship. Hailing from New York, Eastman immersed himself in music composition early on, first through the piano and then formally in his college years. Later, in the 70s, he managed to move between scenes in New York City, ranging from the experimental to the classical. That cross-pollination is what quickly distinguished Eastman and attracted the similarly brilliant Russell. However, both would largely remain in obscurity until their untimely deaths in the early 90s.
For conductor Christopher Rountree, performing the works of Eastman and Russell is right up his alley. An experimentalist in his own right, Rountree routinely pushes the boundaries of classical music, whether it’s through Wild Up, his LA-based experimental ensemble, or the unique shows he has conducted over the years.
How To Enter the Giveaway
If you would like to enter the giveaway, please fill out the entry form below. On Friday, February 28, we’ll randomly select a winner for a pair of tickets. The winner will be notified via email, and tickets will be emailed to them. The event is for all ages; however, you must be 18 or over to enter this giveaway. No purchase is necessary. Good luck!
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