Event

On Saturday, March 8th, at 6:30 PM, join us at the Wilder Building for the kick-off of the 3rd edition of La Semaine du Neuf!

On the program: presentation of the festival's programming, cocktail, and exclusive screening of The Holy Presence of Joan D'Arc by Julius Eastman, performed by cellist Amahl Arulanandam.

Video Projection: The Holy Presence of Joan D'Arc by Julius Eastman, performed by Amahl Arulanandam.

In this video recording, Amahl Arulanandam performs all ten parts of The Holy Presence of Joan D'Arc in split-screen – a virtuoso feat that required recording and synchronizing over four hours of video footage! 
Julius Eastman was a queer African-American composer, pianist, and singer, a precursor of post-minimalism. The Holy Presence of Joan D'Arc was premiered at The Kitchen in 1981, but the score was lost, leaving only an archival recording that composer Clarice Jensen used to meticulously construct a transcription.

Amahl Arulanandam

From Bach to death metal, Toronto-based cellist Amahl Arulanandam pushes the boundaries of his instrument. His musical versatility allows him to navigate with ease between the most varied styles, from baroque to experimental. Whether on stage, in the studio, or in clubs, Amahl invites us to rediscover the cello. He explores the most unexpected sonorities of this instrument, even playing on the body of the instrument rather than the strings. For him, music is a form of expression without limits, transcending genres and labels. Passionate about contemporary music, he has collaborated with numerous renowned composers and performed with the most avant-garde ensembles on the Canadian music scene. Amahl is a curious and insatiable musician, always in search of new sonorities and new experiences.

The Holy Presence of Joan D'Arc

Composed by Julius Eastman and transcribed by Clarice Jensen
Camera: Justin Moy / Recording: Paul Hodge Audio
Video editing: Vicky Mettler, Concrete Sound Studios
Produced and directed by Isak Goldschneider.