[Unjust
Malaise;
Julius Eastman, Composer; New World Records 80638 (3 CDs) (2005)]
On
March 3, 2012 AfriClassical posted: “Sequenza 21/: Julius 'Eastman's music...spoke loud and clear.'” Today composer Mary
Jane Leach writes to us about Eastman. Her link leads to several photos and a lengthy essay derived
from an article of hers in New Music Box. Those who would like an
introduction to the story of Julius Eastman's creative life and music
would be well advised to follow the link below:
“Hi,
I
just came across your site. I'm assuming you were not trying to be
all inclusive, but I can suggest quite a few more names if you're
interested. A few years ago I produced a 3 cd set of music by Julius
Eastman, who was also an incredible performer, and whose work is now
getting to be better known. But he's just the tip of the iceberg, as
I'm sure you know.
All
best,
Mary
Jane Leach"
Mary
Jane Leach
Composer
"People
say that Leach's music is hard to listen to. Well, Beethoven's music
is hard to listen to - at first." — Otto Luening
“Composer(s):
Julius Eastman
Album Title: Unjust Malaise
Cat. No.: 80638 (3
CDs)
Genre: Classical
Release Date: 11/2005
Description:
Unjust
Malaise
Members of Creative Associates; Jodi Beder, Sarah Carter, Barry
Gold, Julie Green, Christine Gummere, Maureen Hynes, Chase Morrison,
Abby Newton, Larry Rawdon, David Sabee, cellos; Frank Ferko, Janet
Kattas, Patricia Martin, pianos; Julius Eastman, piano, voice,
conductor
“This three-disc set marks the first appearance
on disc of the music of the African-American composer Julius
Eastman
(1940-1990), who died sixteen years ago under unexplained
circumstances and whose musical legacy was thought lost. This
comprehensive and definitive document, which comprises almost all of
Eastman's signature works, will undoubtedly be a revelation for those who have thus far been unable to hear his work."
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