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How much further ahead could we be, had we not lost a generation of queer artists to HIV/AIDS? Ryan Patrick McDonald delves into what might have been, and the impact of this loss on the art world and on themself.
Reflecting on on their own inspiration as an artist, Ryan frames their recital through a tribute to Tommy Sexton, the first queer artist they felt a real connection to. With the blessing of Tommy’s sister Mary, Ryan sings three pieces, each one reflecting a remarkable element of his life: his art, his relationship with his mother, and his relationship with fellow artists.
Accompanied by Ivan Jovonavic
Edited by Nicholas Borg
Produced by Rebecca Hass
See more of Music Alive at: pacificopera.ca/event/music-alive
Chapters
0:00 Intro
0:34 Prologue
1:07 'Blue for an Imaginary Valentine'
5:53 'The Crucifixion'
9:51 Epilogue
10:29 'Send in the Clowns'
How much further ahead could we be, had we not lost a generation of queer artists to HIV/AIDS? Ryan Patrick McDonald delves into what might have been, and the impact of this loss on the art world and on themself.
Reflecting on on their own inspiration as an artist, Ryan frames their recital through a tribute to Tommy Sexton, the first queer artist they felt a real connection to. With the blessing of Tommy’s sister Mary, Ryan sings three pieces, each one reflecting a remarkable element of his life: his art, his relationship with his mother, and his relationship with fellow artists.
Accompanied by Ivan Jovonavic
Edited by Nicholas Borg
Produced by Rebecca Hass
See more of Music Alive at: pacificopera.ca/event/music-alive
Chapters
0:00 Intro
0:34 Prologue
1:07 'Blue for an Imaginary Valentine'
5:53 'The Crucifixion'
9:51 Epilogue
10:29 'Send in the Clowns'
