In the early 1970s, while still living in Buffalo, Julius Eastman began his long association with Petr Kotik's S.E.M. Ensemble. As a composer-performer with the ensemble, Eastman toured internationally. Femenine and Joy Boy, important transitional works, were performed frequently by the Ensemble, including at The Kitchen in 1975. The evening also includes a performance by poet Tracie Morris and electronic musician Hprizm. 

PROGRAM: 

Julius Eastman: Joy Boy (1974)
S.E.M. Ensemble
Petr Kotik, Director; Kamala Sankaram, Soprano; Jeffrey Gavett, Baritone; Nathan Repasz, Baritone; Petr Kotik, Flute; Conrad Harris, Viola; Christopher McIntyre, Trombone

A New Work (2017)
Tracie Morris + Hprizm

Julius Eastman: Femenine (1974)
S.E.M. Ensemble
Petr Kotik, Director; Petr Kotik, Flute; Sara Schoenbeck, Bassoon; Christopher McIntyre, Trombone; Robert Boston, Piano; James Johnston, Keyboard; David Miller, Vibraphone; Conrad Harris, Viola; Pauline Kim Harris, Viola

January 25, 8pm
Tickets $25 General / $20 Members

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The performance is part of “Julius Eastman: That Which is Fundamental,” curated by Tiona Nekkia McClodden and Dustin Hurt, organized by The Kitchen with the Eastman Estate and Bowerbird.