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<h3 align="center">'''Celebrated LGBTQ Pianists'''</h3>
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<h3 align="center">'''LGBTQ Individuals Who Have Received France's Highest Honours'''</h3>
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<p>LGBTQ Pianists have a celebrated history in music and are prominent in a wide range of genres.  The world famous classical gay pianist [[Vladimir Horowitz]] is quoted as once saying 'There are three types of pianists: Jewish, gay, and bad'.</p>
 
<p>LGBTQ Pianists have a celebrated history in music and are prominent in a wide range of genres.  The world famous classical gay pianist [[Vladimir Horowitz]] is quoted as once saying 'There are three types of pianists: Jewish, gay, and bad'.</p>
  
<p>Well known artists from the community can be found in classical music (including [[Sviatoslav Richter]], [[Baron Benjamin Britten]], and [[Percy Grainger]]), jazz (such as [[Billy Strayhorn]] and [[Tony Jackson]]), rock ([[Dee Palmer]]), and contemporary pop (including [[Elton John]] and [[Neil Milan Amin-Smith]]).  Many are also well-known songwriters, composers and conductors.</p>
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<p>France offers several national honours for civilians who have made remarkable contributions to the country, its language and culture.  The most notable of these awards include the highest civilian honour Légion d'honneur (Legion of Honour, created by Napoleon Bonaparte in 1802) and the Ordre du Mérite (Order of Merit, created by Charles de Gaulle in 1963).  These awards are available to both French nationals, and to individuals from other countries who have upheld the ideals of the country.  Honours may be made by the President of France or by Ministerial order.</p>
  
<p>A great number of LGBTQ pianists have been recognized with high honoursThese include the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the Grammy Award, Commandeur de la Legion d'honneur, and others.</p>
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<p>The vast majority of individuals honoured with the awards come from the arts and cultural professionsThis includes poets, writers, photographers, artists, dancers, historians, musicians, fashion designers, and actors.  Several business leaders and politicians have also been honoured with the awards.</p>
  
<p>A provocative debate has been ongoing as to whether being LGBTQ has an influence on the individual's musical style and success, and whether it is possible to tell from the playing whether a pianist is LGBTQWithout doubt, an individuals' character and milieu is reflected in their creative output, whether that be music, art, literature, or any other professionWith historically closeted homosexuals, one can often interpret a strain of personal frustration or secret passion in their work.</p>
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<p>Individuals from the LGBTQ community have not been absent from the awards list.  Prominent LGBTQ French national recipients have included the AIDS activist [[Daniel Defert]], fashion designer [[Yves Saint Laurent]], and actor [[Nicole Stephane]]International LGBTQ recipients include jazz singer [[Josephine Baker]] of the United States, photographer [[Sir Cecil Beaton]] of Great Britain, ballet dancer [[Serge Lifar]] of Russia, and author [[Elif Shafak]] from TurkeyRecognition of LGBTQ individuals who have contributed to France and its culture is important for the community since it reveals the active participation of a minority group in upholding and promoting the ideals of the larger nation state. </p>
  
<p>We have found celebrated LGBTQ pianists from Australia, Canada, Cuba, France, Germany, Great Britain, Greece, Italy, Poland, Russia, Spain, and the United States. To read more and see the complete list '''[[Celebrated LGBTQ Pianists|CLICK HERE]]'''</p>
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<p>We have found celebrated LGBTQ individuals who have received France's national honours from Canada, Cuba, France, Great Britain, Italy, Lebanon, Russia, Spain, Switzerland, Taiwan, Turkey, and the United States. To read more and see the complete list '''[[LGBTQ Individuals Who Have Received France's Highest Honours|CLICK HERE]]'''</p>
  
 
'''Directory of past 'Did You Know?' Articles''' [[Past 'Did You Know?' Articles|See Here]]
 
'''Directory of past 'Did You Know?' Articles''' [[Past 'Did You Know?' Articles|See Here]]

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DID YOU KNOW?

LGBTQ Individuals Who Have Received France's Highest Honours

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LGBTQ Pianists have a celebrated history in music and are prominent in a wide range of genres. The world famous classical gay pianist Vladimir Horowitz is quoted as once saying 'There are three types of pianists: Jewish, gay, and bad'.

France offers several national honours for civilians who have made remarkable contributions to the country, its language and culture. The most notable of these awards include the highest civilian honour Légion d'honneur (Legion of Honour, created by Napoleon Bonaparte in 1802) and the Ordre du Mérite (Order of Merit, created by Charles de Gaulle in 1963). These awards are available to both French nationals, and to individuals from other countries who have upheld the ideals of the country. Honours may be made by the President of France or by Ministerial order.

The vast majority of individuals honoured with the awards come from the arts and cultural professions. This includes poets, writers, photographers, artists, dancers, historians, musicians, fashion designers, and actors. Several business leaders and politicians have also been honoured with the awards.

Individuals from the LGBTQ community have not been absent from the awards list. Prominent LGBTQ French national recipients have included the AIDS activist Daniel Defert, fashion designer Yves Saint Laurent, and actor Nicole Stephane. International LGBTQ recipients include jazz singer Josephine Baker of the United States, photographer Sir Cecil Beaton of Great Britain, ballet dancer Serge Lifar of Russia, and author Elif Shafak from Turkey. Recognition of LGBTQ individuals who have contributed to France and its culture is important for the community since it reveals the active participation of a minority group in upholding and promoting the ideals of the larger nation state.

We have found celebrated LGBTQ individuals who have received France's national honours from Canada, Cuba, France, Great Britain, Italy, Lebanon, Russia, Spain, Switzerland, Taiwan, Turkey, and the United States. To read more and see the complete list CLICK HERE

Directory of past 'Did You Know?' Articles See Here


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