Klarinet Archive - Posting 000092.txt from 1998/08

From: "Mary Sotnik" <marys@-----.uk>
Subj: Re: [kl] Classical vs. Popular
Date: Mon, 3 Aug 1998 19:19:42 -0400

>I'm going to steer clear of the question of whether homosexuality is
>something that "cannot be helped" (which I hope means nothing more than a
>genetic or inherent trait). I've listened while my gay friends debate
>it--I'm not qualified to participate, but am glad that I never had to face
>what our society makes a very painful issue.
>
>I will make an observation, though--If Marty thinks being gay is anything
>new, he needs to brush up on his history. Heck, even music history;
Vivaldi
>and Tchaikovsky are 2 examples that come to mind.

Was Vivaldi gay? I thought he wasn't. Are you sure? (Sorry for the stupid
question, I just didn't think he was.)
Mary

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