Gay Guerrilla: Architek Percussion and the Legacy of Julius Eastman

54th Season / 434th Event

Artistic Direction
Brian Current

Saturday, Oct.05.2024

St.George’s Grange Park
30 Stephanie St.
Toronto, ON
M5T 1X6

7:00PM Doors
7:15PM Pre-Concert Talk
7:45PM Young Artist Overture – Julius Eastman (USA) Joy Boy (1972), performed by Rashaan Allwood.
8:00PM Main Show
9:30PM Reception

Info

Join us for an exhilarating evening as Architek Percussion takes centre stage at St. George’s Grange Park, where the audience surrounds the musicians in an immersive, intimate setting. The night kicks off with the pulsating rhythms of Julia Wolfe and Philippe Leroux, delivering performances that will both energize and captivate. After intermission, the spotlight shifts to Julius Eastman’s Gay Guerrilla, a powerful and provocative 20th-century masterpiece. This is a night of electrifying, kinetic music that pushes boundaries and leaves a lasting impact— an experience you won’t want to miss!

Programme

  • Julia Wolfe (USA) Dark Full Ride (2002) for Four Drum Sets
  • Philippe Leroux (FR) Les Uns II (2001) for Three Percussionists
  • Julius Eastman (USA) Gay Guerilla (1979) version for Four Percussion and Two Pianos

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