tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28777721.post2886819910437634206..comments2023-08-25T10:04:58.852-04:00Comments on grecchinois: Pathétiques & Serenades: A Meditation on the Varieties of Gay Experiencenickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14282394516905056201noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28777721.post-5125143403468037022014-01-04T11:39:54.033-05:002014-01-04T11:39:54.033-05:00A moving musing on the lives of 2 great composers ...A moving musing on the lives of 2 great composers made even more significant by its parallel to today's cultural politics.<br /><br />It was also continued encouragement to understand the works of Britten, some of which speak to me but some of which do not -- yet. Tchaikovsky on the other hand has spoken to me since the first time I heard his music: universal appeal? touching the angst of a gay boy? some of both? Whatever it was, I will connect the two more firmly now as I listen. Thank you for sharing!Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13647310157859322787noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28777721.post-20110139494401676052014-01-04T11:38:37.120-05:002014-01-04T11:38:37.120-05:00A moving musing on the lives of 2 great composers ...A moving musing on the lives of 2 great composers made even more significant by its parallel to today's cultural politics.<br /><br />It was also continued encouragement to understand the works of Britten, some of which speak to me but some of which do not -- yet. Tchaikovsky on the other hand has spoken to me since the first time I heard his music: universal appeal? touching the angst of a gay boy? some of both? Whatever it was, I will connect the two more firmly now as I listen. Thank you for sharing!Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13647310157859322787noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28777721.post-34270214455928555222013-12-07T10:39:09.080-05:002013-12-07T10:39:09.080-05:00Nice piece! There may be serious backlashes in the...Nice piece! There may be serious backlashes in the wake of the "giant steps forward for the gay community" you mentioned, just like the retreat in racial relations after Obama became president and the post-racialism it fueled. So, it is important to remain vigilant and continue to fight against sexual discrimination. I appreciate your voice.<br /><br />By the way I went to the concert last night at Powell Hall. Wish you sang more, but great job! Enjoy your stay in St. Louis!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10239303829043779840noreply@blogger.com