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Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky is one of Russia’s most iconic cultural figures, but the country still denies he was gay. 125 years after his mysterious death, his magnificent symphonies, operas, and ballets – including all-time classics Swan Lake and The Nutcracker – are still performed, streamed and enjoyed by millions of people around the world.But behind Tchaikovsky’s sumptuous melodies and explosive orchestral climaxes lies the complicated story of a gay man. His sexuality brought him both joy and despair, but it was largely tolerated within Tchaikovsky’s social circles. Now his country outright denies that he was gay, bans so-called ‘gay propaganda’ and continues to torture LGBT+ people in the region of Chechnya.So is now more important celebrate Russia’s rich queer history?Support the Gay Star News #ChechnyaInCrisis appeal here: https://www.gofundme.com/chechnya-crisis-appealListen to Tchaikovsky's Sixth Symphony on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/3vaCn32O9E86DzxSAr2bh5?si=3ocQR1WBRSiSce2_xQN3FgWith thanks to reporter Patrick Reardon-Morgan (@preardonmorgan), the Philharmonia Orchestra in London (@Philharmonia) and executive production from host Jamie Wareham (@jamie_wareham). Check out our guest, Jon Jacob's podcast, Thoroughly Good:https://www.thoroughlygood.me/tag/thoroughly-good-podcast/Subscribe to #QueerAF on Apple Podcasts, Download on Spotify and get us on your favourite podcast app – or listen on your desktop with Acast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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QueerAF is the award-winning (more than a) podcast with beyond-the-binary stories about queerness, sexuality, gender and identity. All our shows are created by a different budding LGBTQIA+ audio producer who we mentor and support to create an inspiring (QueerAF) story. QueerAF is the UK's only regulated not-for-profit LGBTQIA+ publisher. We help you understand the LGBTQIA+ world and support queer creatives to change the media. The podcast, with its roots and first four seasons in collaboration with National Student Pride, gives young queer creatives a crucial leg up on the career ladder. For many, it is their first paid audio commission. Our alumni have gone on to work at some of the UK's biggest media outlets including the BBC, PinkNews and Gaydio.British Podcast Awards 'Moment Of The Year' winner (Bronze)Four British Podcast Awards nominationsARIAS 2021 'Impact Award' shortlistedDownload and take the UK's best LGBTQIA+ inspiring stories podcast with you. Get the show in all the places podcasts exist.https://www.wearequeeraf.com/podcast/If you like our podcast, you'll love our free weekly newsletter that sums up the LGBTQIA+ world and supports queer creatives to kickstart their career. Sign up now:https://www.wearequeeraf.com/subscribe/Make sure to sign up for updates about Trans+ History Week, a QueerAF launchpad project:https://www.wearequeeraf.com/transhistoryweek/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.