GRAMMY-nominated orchestral collective Wild Up presents Arthur Russell’s minimalist disco masterwork 24 to 24 Music as part of the To the Fullest festival. Performed a number of times during Russell’s life, this open-form jam for ensemble, percussion, keyboards, and voices bridges the seeming chasm between the new music community of Downtown New York and the popular dance music of the Loft. Premiering at The Kitchen in 1979, the performance included Julius Eastman as performer and assistant to Russell, who also appeared on the later studio recording. Taking a cue from the unexpected dancing that broke out at the premiere, these performances will be presented in a transformed REDCAT theater that evokes the large-scale dance parties of Downtown New York as audiences are encouraged to dance and experience this work fully.

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Arthur Russell: 24 to 24 Music

Walt Disney Concert Hall

Join us for an unforgettable evening at the Walt Disney Concert Hall as we present "To the Fullest: The Music of Julius Eastman and Arthur Russell" as part of the Green Umbrella New Music Series. This special performance is scheduled for Tuesday, March 4, 2025, at 8:00 PM.

Dive into the profound and personal sounds of Julius Eastman and Arthur Russell, two legendary collaborators whose music transcends boundaries. Their work, described as expansive and quintessentially queer, invites performers and audiences alike to explore every moment filled with choice, merging into the notes and rhythms, and emerging wholly committed to self. This performance is not just a concert but an intrapersonal journey matched with musical structures that foster a profound sense of belonging within a group.

The evening will feature the multi-Grammy nominated experimental orchestral collective Wild Up, under the direction of music director and conductor Christopher Rountree. Together with notable guest artists, they will celebrate Arthur Russell's avant-minimalist disco compositions through a new series of collaborative arrangements: The Arthur Russell Songbook. This will be paired with Julius Eastman's kaleidoscopic post-gospel minimalism, featuring performances of Eastman’s masterworks "Evil N" and "Gay Guerrilla," showcasing the organic music where phrases and multiple layers ebb and flow with time.

This performance is a part of the Green Umbrella GU1 Series, which includes other notable events such as Doug Aitken's Lightscape, LA Phil Etudes with John Adams, Vocal Dimensions, and New Voices from Korea.

Don't miss this opportunity to experience the singular and boundless music of Julius Eastman and Arthur Russell, brought to life by Wild Up and guest artists in a night of entrancing melodies and intimate moments. Programs, artists, dates, prices, and availability are subject to change. All sales are final.

To the Fullest: The Music of Julius Eastman and Arthur Russell

Across a twenty-year career Russell created a pioneering body of work that defied classification and continues to influence the music of today. Resistant to the idea of genre, his talent allowed him to excel in any number of styles and dialogues.

Arthur Russell

Events

Past events

1 - 3 May, 2025

Arthur Russell: 24 to 24 Music · Redcat - Roy and Edna Disney CalArts Theater

Mar 4, 2025

To the Fullest: The Music of Julius Eastman and Arthur Russell · Los Angeles Philharmonic

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