William Flanagan

William Flanagan

William Flanagan (August 14, 1923 – September 1, 1969) was an American composer of the mid-twentieth century. Flanagan was a great admirer of Ravel and Aaron Copland, who became something of a mentor. His best work was in the realm of vocal music. Although little known today, as well as unsuccessful and undervalued in his time, a number of his brief vocal compositions, including "Horror Movie" and "the Upside-Down Man", have been recorded. He is best known today as having been the long-time lover of playwright Edward Albee. He composed the music for Albee's adaptation of Carson McCullers' novel, the Ballad of the Sad Cafe, as well as his adaptation of James Purdy's "Malcolm". Flanagan committed suicide in 1969, after which Copland eulogized him in a memorial concert.

References

Gussow, Mel. "Edward Albee: A Singular Journey". Applause Books, 2000. ISBN 1557834474

External links

* [http://www.allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&sql=41:2062~T0 All Music Guide Entry]


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