A composer comes out with autism

A composer comes out with autism

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norman lebrecht

August 27, 2019

The excellent Swedish composer Benjamin Staern has taken part in a Swedish Radio documentary, discussing his autism diagnosis and its effect on his music.

In a world where composers are constantly advised to appear ‘normal’ (whatever that might mean), this is a bold and trailblazing act.

You can listen here.

 

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