#queercomposer

Portrait of composer, conductor, and music educator Leonard Bernstein (1918-1990). Bernstein composed some of the most brilliant songs and melodies of the 20th century - life without 'I feel pretty', 'Maria', or 'Glitter and be gay' would be pretty dull, in my opinion - and did so with a lot of enthusiasm and style. Bernstein also was a terrific conductor and educator who introduced many older and younger children to classical music. He managed to bring the then rather unknown music of Gustav Mahler to the public and made some milestone recordings of his music. Bernstein had quite some affairs and longer relationships with (mostly younger) man, and his homosexuality was known to, and more or less accepted by, his wife and children. #leonardbernstein #bernstein #candide #westsidestory #composer #musician #classicalmusic #conductor #gustavmahler #queercomposer #queermusician https://www.instagram.com/p/ChO-Yg4Nwf2/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Portrait of composer and conductor Aaron Copland (1900-1990). Copland defined the sound of American classical music in his compositions, with his ballet music Appalachian Spring and Billy the Kid as best known pieces. I always enjoy hearing his Old American Songs as well, a bundle of folk songs that had its first performance in 1950 at the Aldeburgh festival by his good friends Benjamin Britten and Peter Pears. Copland never actually came out of the closet (when his colleague and friend Leonard Bernstein asked him to, Copland replied 'I leave that to you'), but he openly lived and traveled with his partners and was friends with many other gay composers and artists. #aaroncopland #composer #queercomposer #musician #classicalmusic #conductor #benjaminbritten #peterpears #aldeburghfestival #portrait #americanmusic #appalachianspring #leonardbernstein https://www.instagram.com/p/CgXAWDWNaFP/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Portrait of composer Cole Porter (1891-1964). Porter is one of my personal heroes. He was one of the best composers of the 20th century and created songs that are genuine and touching while giving you a gorgeous melody and witty lyrics. After 1937, when he became a chronic pain patient due to a horseback riding accident, Porter still continued his composing work. I just love Porter's style and art. #coleporter #portrait #queercomposer #composer #americanmusic https://www.instagram.com/p/CgzVf7gNXYj/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Portrait of composer Samuel Barber (1910-1981). I don't know what it's like in the US, but in Europe, it's as if Barber only composed his (nevertheless gorgeous) Adagio for Strings. He is, however, a brilliant composer who created so many beautiful works. His violin concerto is one of the most touching pieces I know. As for his personal life: for more than 40 years, Barber was in a (not always that peaceful) relationship with fellow composer Gian Carlo Menotti, who will be my next subject to portray. #samuelbarber #queercomposer #giancarlomenotti #americanmusic #composer #classicalmusic #adagioforstrings #portrait #illustration https://www.instagram.com/p/Cg6bUPmt8Nx/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Into the Shadows. A very lofi song list pic. Coming at you soooooon! ❄❄❄🎶🎵🎹🎤 #newmusic #ep #queerartist #queercomposer #lgbtqiaa (at Minneapolis, Minnesota) https://www.instagram.com/kayjaysmusic/p/CXHUnPCFcNU/?utm_medium=tumblr

Tune in next Thursday to see if my hair caught fire. I Go Walking goes live in one week from today! #musicvideo #queercomposer #lgbtqmusician #genderfluid #queerart #fire #halloween #samhain #spooky #witchyvibes🔮🕯️🌙 (at Minneapolis, Minnesota) https://www.instagram.com/p/CVB1vMEMlch/?utm_medium=tumblr