One of the most important new developments in contemporary classical music is part of a wider societal trend of gender fluidity. We talk with three composers who have transitioned about their music before and after, and their personal experiences.
Gender Identity in Music
Marchers in the 2013 Twin Cities Pride parade carry rainbow flags as spectators watch along Hennepin Avenue in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Playlist
Forces Part 1, by Devin Fanslow
Ball State University Sax quartet: Soprano, Amanda Fratangeli; Alto, Om Srivastava; Tenor, Ethan Edwards; Berri, Sean Sumwalt
Rotational Games, by Brin Solomon
Brin Solomon, bassoon; Nic Gerpe, piano; Recording by Adam Borecki
Purple Stain, by Alex Temple
Julia Holter, Voice; Spektral Quartet
This Changes Everything!, by Alex Temple
John Seaton, Soprano Sax
Lake Song, by Alex Temple
Jenna Lyle, Voice
