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15 LGBTQ+ composers in classical music
history that you probably already know
Some of history's greatest composers were part of the LGBTQ+ community. Picture: Getty
You’ve likely heard their music, but have you heard their stories? From
Copland to Corelli, we celebrate some of the greatest LGBTQ+ composers in
classical music history.
Whether they were able to be out publicly in their own lifetimes or not, queer
composers have made incredible contributions to the history of classical music
from as early as the 17th century and beyond. Here are their stories...
Read more: 9 Black composers who changed the course of classical music
history
1. Benjamin Britten (1913-1976)
