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LGBTQ classical music composers have spanned the generations. They include the early Baroque composers of Europe (such as [[Jean-Baptiste Lully]]), impressionist classicists (such as [[Maurice Ravel]]), mid-nineteen century modernists (such as [[Leonard Bernstein]], [[Aaron Copland]], and [[Baron Benjamin Britten]]), and contemporary composers (such as [[Stephen Hough]], [[Jennifer Higdon]], and [[Gareth Farr]]). | LGBTQ classical music composers have spanned the generations. They include the early Baroque composers of Europe (such as [[Jean-Baptiste Lully]]), impressionist classicists (such as [[Maurice Ravel]]), mid-nineteen century modernists (such as [[Leonard Bernstein]], [[Aaron Copland]], and [[Baron Benjamin Britten]]), and contemporary composers (such as [[Stephen Hough]], [[Jennifer Higdon]], and [[Gareth Farr]]). | ||
| − | This group of LGBTQ composers | + | This group of LGBTQ composers has also been active in composing works for many artistic forms. These include ballet, opera, piano, string instruments, and full orchestral movements. Many have had their work generously recognized with awards, such as Pulitzer Prizes, Grammy Awards, and significant national honours. |
Interestingly, a great number of the historical LGBTQ music composers were isolated because their musical styles were innovative for their time. Often, their compositions did not display the repetitive form of their contemporaries and were more idiosyncratic in style. Reviewers and the public were often not embracing of this style, though this changed significantly with time. The classical music world is regarded as one that, historically, is inherently averse to innovation and novelty. One can make a case that this avant-garde musical style was an outward representation of the inherent personality and background of the LGBTQ composer. | Interestingly, a great number of the historical LGBTQ music composers were isolated because their musical styles were innovative for their time. Often, their compositions did not display the repetitive form of their contemporaries and were more idiosyncratic in style. Reviewers and the public were often not embracing of this style, though this changed significantly with time. The classical music world is regarded as one that, historically, is inherently averse to innovation and novelty. One can make a case that this avant-garde musical style was an outward representation of the inherent personality and background of the LGBTQ composer. | ||
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We have identified a large number of LGBTQ classical music composers hailing from Germany, Great Britain, Canada, Italy, Poland, Spain, Australia, Greece, Russia, the United States, France, and New Zealand. | We have identified a large number of LGBTQ classical music composers hailing from Germany, Great Britain, Canada, Italy, Poland, Spain, Australia, Greece, Russia, the United States, France, and New Zealand. | ||
| − | * [[ | + | '''Australia''' |
| − | * [[ | + | |
| − | * [[ | + | * [[Percy Grainger]] |
| − | * [[Jean Barraque]] | + | |
| − | * [[ | + | '''Canada''' |
| − | * [[ | + | |
| − | * [[Baron Benjamin Britten]] | + | * [[Colin McPhee]] |
| − | * [[ | + | * [[Claude Vivier]] |
| − | * [[ | + | |
| − | * [[ | + | '''France''' |
| − | * [[ | + | |
| − | * [[ | + | * [[Jean Barraque]] |
| − | * [[ | + | * [[Reynaldo Hahn]] |
| − | * [[ | + | * [[Jean-Baptiste Lully]] |
| − | * [[ | + | * [[Francis Poulenc]] |
| − | * [[Gareth Farr]] | + | * [[Maurice Ravel]] |
| − | * [[ | + | |
| − | * [[ | + | '''Germany''' |
| − | * [[ | + | |
| − | * [[ | + | * [[Wolfgang Fortner]] |
| − | * [[ | + | * [[Hans Werner Henze]] |
| − | * [[ | + | * [[Robert Odeman]] |
| − | * [[ | + | * [[Siegfried Wagner]] |
| − | * [[ | + | |
| − | * [[ | + | '''Great Britain''' |
| − | * [[ | + | |
| − | * [[ | + | * [[Baron Benjamin Britten]] |
| − | * [[ | + | * [[Clement Harris]] |
| − | * [[ | + | * [[Stephen Hough]] |
| − | * [[ | + | * [[Angela Morley]] |
| − | * [[ | + | * [[Ethel Smyth]] |
| − | * [[ | + | * [[Sir Michael Tippett]] |
| − | * [[ | + | * [[Gerald Tyrwhitt-Wilson, 14th Baron Berners]] |
| − | * [[ | + | |
| − | * [[ | + | '''Greece''' |
| − | * [[ | + | |
| − | * [[ | + | * [[Dimitri Mitropoulos]] |
| − | * [[ | + | |
| − | * [[ | + | '''Italy''' |
| − | * [[ | + | |
| − | * [[ | + | * [[Arcangelo Corelli]] |
| − | * [[Michael Tilson Thomas]] | + | * [[Gian Carlo Menotti]] |
| − | * [[Virgil | + | |
| − | * [[ | + | '''New Zealand''' |
| − | * [[ | + | |
| − | * [[ | + | * [[Gareth Farr]] |
| − | * [[ | + | |
| − | * [[ | + | '''Poland''' |
| − | * [[ | + | |
| + | * [[Karol Maciej Szymanowski]] | ||
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| + | '''Russia''' | ||
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| + | * [[Modest Mussorgsky]] | ||
| + | * [[Peter Illyich Tchaikovsky]] | ||
| + | |||
| + | '''Spain''' | ||
| + | |||
| + | * [[Manuel de Falla]] | ||
| + | |||
| + | '''United States''' | ||
| + | |||
| + | * [[Byron Adams]] | ||
| + | * [[Mark Adamo]] | ||
| + | * [[H. Leslie Adams]] | ||
| + | * [[Sebrina Maria Alfonso]] | ||
| + | * [[Samuel Barber]] | ||
| + | * [[Leonard Bernstein]] | ||
| + | * [[Paul Bowles]] | ||
| + | * [[John Cage]] | ||
| + | * [[Aaron Copland]] | ||
| + | * [[John Corigliano]] | ||
| + | * [[Henry Cowell]] | ||
| + | * [[Chris DeBlasio]] | ||
| + | * [[David Diamond]] | ||
| + | * [[Ricky Ian Gordon]] | ||
| + | * [[Louis Moreau Gottschalk]]s | ||
| + | * [[Charles Griffes]] | ||
| + | * [[Lou Harrison]] | ||
| + | * [[Jennifer Higdon]] | ||
| + | * [[Paula Kimper]] | ||
| + | * [[Libby Larsen]] | ||
| + | * [[Nico Muhly]] | ||
| + | * [[Ned Rorem]] | ||
| + | * [[Michael Tilson Thomas]] | ||
| + | * [[Virgil Thomson]] | ||
| + | * [[Louis Weingarden]] | ||
| + | * [[Earl Wild]] | ||
| + | |||
| + | ==See Also== | ||
| + | |||
| + | * [[LGBTQ Rock Musicians]] | ||
| + | * [[LGBTQ Country & Western Singers]] | ||
| + | * [[Transgender Singers, Musicians and Composers]] | ||
| + | * [[Boy Band Members Who Are Out As Gay, Bisexual or Queer]] | ||
| + | * [[Christian Singers Who Identify as LGBTQ]] | ||
| + | * [[LGBTQ Lyricists and Composers for Theatre and Film]] | ||
| + | * [[Electronic and Synthetic Music Performers Who Identify as LGBTQ]] | ||
| + | * [[LGBTQ Hip Hop Artists]] | ||
| + | * [[LGBTQ Folk Music Singers]] | ||
| + | * [[Notable LGBTQ Dance Choreographers]] | ||
| + | * [[Celebrated LGBTQ Pianists]] | ||
| + | * [[Creative LGBTQ Management of Symphony Orchestras]] | ||
| + | * [[Rhythm & Blues and the LGBTQ Community]] | ||
==Further Reading/Research== | ==Further Reading/Research== | ||
Latest revision as of 01:05, 23 January 2023
LGBTQ classical music composers have spanned the generations. They include the early Baroque composers of Europe (such as Jean-Baptiste Lully), impressionist classicists (such as Maurice Ravel), mid-nineteen century modernists (such as Leonard Bernstein, Aaron Copland, and Baron Benjamin Britten), and contemporary composers (such as Stephen Hough, Jennifer Higdon, and Gareth Farr).
This group of LGBTQ composers has also been active in composing works for many artistic forms. These include ballet, opera, piano, string instruments, and full orchestral movements. Many have had their work generously recognized with awards, such as Pulitzer Prizes, Grammy Awards, and significant national honours.
Interestingly, a great number of the historical LGBTQ music composers were isolated because their musical styles were innovative for their time. Often, their compositions did not display the repetitive form of their contemporaries and were more idiosyncratic in style. Reviewers and the public were often not embracing of this style, though this changed significantly with time. The classical music world is regarded as one that, historically, is inherently averse to innovation and novelty. One can make a case that this avant-garde musical style was an outward representation of the inherent personality and background of the LGBTQ composer.
Contemporary LGBTQ classical composers do not necessarily face the same restrictive professional climate. Much of the contemporary classical music genre is inherently idiosyncratic in its nature.
A new market niche has recently arisen for classical recording compilations targetted specifically to the high-spending LGBTQ community - selections such as 'Sensual Classics' and 'Gay Romantic Classics'.
We have identified a large number of LGBTQ classical music composers hailing from Germany, Great Britain, Canada, Italy, Poland, Spain, Australia, Greece, Russia, the United States, France, and New Zealand.
Australia
Canada
France
Germany
Great Britain
- Baron Benjamin Britten
- Clement Harris
- Stephen Hough
- Angela Morley
- Ethel Smyth
- Sir Michael Tippett
- Gerald Tyrwhitt-Wilson, 14th Baron Berners
Greece
Italy
New Zealand
Poland
Russia
Spain
United States
- Byron Adams
- Mark Adamo
- H. Leslie Adams
- Sebrina Maria Alfonso
- Samuel Barber
- Leonard Bernstein
- Paul Bowles
- John Cage
- Aaron Copland
- John Corigliano
- Henry Cowell
- Chris DeBlasio
- David Diamond
- Ricky Ian Gordon
- Louis Moreau Gottschalks
- Charles Griffes
- Lou Harrison
- Jennifer Higdon
- Paula Kimper
- Libby Larsen
- Nico Muhly
- Ned Rorem
- Michael Tilson Thomas
- Virgil Thomson
- Louis Weingarden
- Earl Wild
See Also
- LGBTQ Rock Musicians
- LGBTQ Country & Western Singers
- Transgender Singers, Musicians and Composers
- Boy Band Members Who Are Out As Gay, Bisexual or Queer
- Christian Singers Who Identify as LGBTQ
- LGBTQ Lyricists and Composers for Theatre and Film
- Electronic and Synthetic Music Performers Who Identify as LGBTQ
- LGBTQ Hip Hop Artists
- LGBTQ Folk Music Singers
- Notable LGBTQ Dance Choreographers
- Celebrated LGBTQ Pianists
- Creative LGBTQ Management of Symphony Orchestras
- Rhythm & Blues and the LGBTQ Community
