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Diadem
4
English
Synopsis
A song about gay desire in Medieval Europe. The text tells of the protagonist’s inner conflict as he discovers his longing for another man and has to reevaluate what he has been taught by the Church.
Composer
Alex Temple
Lyricist / Librettist / Playwright
R.A. Briggs
Year of composition/publication / premiere
2019-2021
Genre
Song
LGBTQAI+ category
Gay
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