Rufus wainwright on music, gay history, and informing the. He composed two operas prima donna and hadrian and set. Download rufus wainwright mp3 songs and albums music. Acclaimed singersongwriter rufus wainwright is much loved for his bittersweet melodies, wry lyrics and heartfelt performances. Jul 11, 2009 theres always been hints of the operatic in the music of rufus wainwrightthe emotive crooning, the vocal gymnastics on his most epic tunes and, of course, the penchant for the melodramatic. Unfollow the rules is heralded by todays premiere of new single damsel in distress, available for streaming and download along with an official companion video, created by awardwinning. Prima donna, the opera he composed and premiered at the manchester international festival in 2009.
Buy mp3 music online rufus wainwright prima donna cd1. In 2010 the musician released his new studio work titled all days are nights. Singer songwriter rufus wainwright is making his debut at the proms delivering two performances with one featuring his own opera, prima donna. Alone time out now unfollow the rules july 10 release. Unfollow the rules arrives on friday april 24 via bmg. Having studied piano at mcgill university in montreal, wainwright got into opera as a teenager and its influence can be detected in some of his most famous songs, including barcelona, which includes lyrics from his giuseppe verdis macbeth. Prima donna is an opera composed by canadianamerican singersongwriter rufus wainwright to a french language libretto which he coauthored with bernadette colomine. He has also written a classical opera and set shakespeare sonnets to music for a theater piece by robert.
Rufus wainwright will be performing in canberra, sydney, brisbane, melbourne, adelaide. It is about a day in the life of an aging opera singer, anxiously preparing for her comeback in 1970s paris, who falls in love with a journalist. Prima donna jonathan summers, left, and steve kirkham in rufus wainwrights opera, which is having its premiere at the palace theater in. The countdown continues for the first edition of jardins do marques oeiras valley, and the festival has a new confirmation rufus wainwright on july 7th. Rufus wainwright prima donna is my kind of love song. Hes at the bbcs maida vale studios where he films this exclusive video for the times for ten intense days with. Joined by the instrumentalists of the britten sinfonia, canadianamerican, grammynominated singersongwriter rufus wainwright performs a spectacular set, taking over the royal albert hall with. For now, the talented singersongwriter is creating his first opera, prima donna.
It is the live records of wainwright s legendary concert in new york. This highly anticipated world premiere from composer rufus wainwright and librettist daniel macivor features the company debuts of opera legends thomas hampson and karita mattila, and is presented by the same creative team behind the cocs 2017 production of louis riel. Your source for all the latest news, tour dates and more. Apr, 2010 sadlers wells, londonthe hardworking cast cannot save rufus wainwright s banal opera prima donna, inexplicably set in 1970 but which often looks like a cutandpaste, 19thcentury romantic work. Rufus wainwright tour dates 2018, rufus wainwright concert. Prima donna, the critically acclaimed debut opera by grammynominated singersongwriter and composer rufus wainwright, is now available for the first time on cd and in digital format. Rufus wainwrights first opera, prima donna, was premiered at the palace theatre in manchester, england in 2009, and it was performed between 2010 and 2012 in london, toronto, and new york. Rufus has yet to find a financial backer for the project, so he has turned to crowdfunding to find the cash on his own. Singersongwriter supreme, rufus wainwright has announced the release of his longawaited new album. Rufus wainwright on prima donna, his first opera the. A symphonic visual concert and rufus does judy vocalist, composer and songwriter rufus wainwright is a consummate and audacious showman who has wooed thousands across the world.
Rufus has yet to find a financial backer for the project, so he has turned to. Rufus wainwright prima donna, sadlers wells, london. Rufus mcgarrigle wainwright born july 22, 1973 is an americancanadian singer, songwriter, and composer. Prima donna is an opera composed by canadianamerican singersongwriter rufus wainwright to a french language libretto which he coauthored with. His melodies range from quiet and simple to strong and cacophonous. Apr, 2010 rufus wainwright is the past master of operatic pop. Prima donna is a double album recording of rufus wainwrights 2009 opera of the same name, released internationally by the german classical record label. Rufus wainwright prima donna cd1 mp3 album download. Because our mp3s have no drm, you can play it on any device that supports mp3, even on your ipod. Rufus wainwright makes his hong kong debut with a performance of his opera, prima donna, and some of his greatest hits promotional pictures for rufus wainwrights seventh studio album, out of the game. With a string of clever and affecting hits to his name, celebrated by critical and popular opinion alike, wainwright has. He has also written a classical opera and set shakespeare sonnets to music for a theater piece by robert wilson. Sep 11, 2014 joined by the instrumentalists of the britten sinfonia, canadianamerican, grammynominated singersongwriter rufus wainwright performs a spectacular set, taking over the royal albert hall with.
Prima donna was a real countermove to the opera establishment, says wainwright. For the 2009 world premiere of prima donna, wainwright arrived at the theatre sporting a black victorian frock coat and silk tophat set. All the poses anniversary tour 2018 on thursday, november 22nd 2018 at queen elizabeth theatre check out the presale happening on thursday, april 12th from 10am to 10pm and use password. With a string of clever and affecting hits to his name, celebrated by critical and popular opinion alike, wainwright has nothing to prove to the music world. Mar 08, 2006 rufus wainwrights voice is memorable annoying to some, but nonetheless memorable. Rufus mcgarrigle wainwright born 22 july 1973 is a canadianamerican singersongwriter. Namely, he aimed to recreate judy garlands legendary 1961 show at carnegie hall song for song. Rufus wainwright on why its not about breaking rules but going. He was born in new york, in 1973, to wellknown folk artists, canadian kate mcgarrigle and american loudon wainwright iii. Rufus wainwright s music, without a doubt, is definitely to be appreciated. Auckland arts festival announces rufus wainwright for.
Kellyguthriefigueroamorrisonogrenbbc sym orch rufus wainwright. Rufus wainwright is the man that got away with showbiz sacrilege. Mar 01, 2020 rufus has made a name for himself in the classical music world. Sep 19, 2010 screening at the egyptian theatre tue oct 19, 9. He has recorded seven albums of original music and numerous tracks on compilations and. The musical talents of his parents inspired him and his sister from a young age his sibling, martha wainwright, is also an accomplished folkrock singersongwriter. Hes at the bbcs maida vale studios where he films this exclusive video for the times for ten intense days with the bbc symphony orchestra recording prima.
Join facebook to connect with donna wainwright and others you may know. Rufus, 46, had been busy working before producing his latest album. Mp3 is a digital audio format without digital rights management drm technology. Rufus wainwright unveils long awaited new album unfollow the. Prima donna is a double album recording of rufus wainwrights 2009 opera of the same name, released internationally by the german classical record label deutsche grammophon universal music group on september 11, 2015 and on october 2, 2015 in canada, mexico, and the united states. Rufus wainwright to make proms debut with prima donna.
Prima donna is a double album recording of rufus wainwright s 2009 opera of the same name, released internationally by the german classical record label deutsche grammophon universal music group on september 11, 2015 and on october 2, 2015 in canada, mexico, and the united states. The first two albums are a little easier on the ears, they dont place as many demands on your ears as want one does. It premiered at the palace theatre, manchester on july 10, 2009 during. He has recorded seven albums of original music and numerous tracks on compilations and film soundtracks. Rufus wainwright can be my gay husband and we will sing show tunes all day long. Rufus wainwrights music, without a doubt, is definitely to be appreciated. Rufus wainwrights voice is memorable annoying to some, but nonetheless memorable. An exploration born of wainwright s lifelong interest in opera, prima donna centers on an ageing opera singer, long ago discarded by her public, who anxiously. Download a pdf of the program from the original 2009 production. Rufus wainwright is the past master of operatic pop. Sadlers wells, londonthe hardworking cast cannot save rufus wainwrights banal opera prima donna, inexplicably set in 1970 but which often looks like a cutandpaste, 19thcentury romantic work.
Rufus wainwright unveils long awaited new album unfollow. Wainwright was born in rhinebeck, new york, usa, to folk singers loudon wainwright iii and kate mcgarrigle they divorced while he was a child. Rufus wainwright to make proms debut with prima donna opera. Theres always been hints of the operatic in the music of rufus wainwrightthe emotive crooning, the vocal gymnastics on his most epic tunes and, of course, the penchant for the melodramatic. Wainwright whose last musical project was composing his first opera, prima donna calls all days are nights a song cycle, putting it more in the neighborhood of. His much acclaimed first opera, titled prima donna, premiered at the manchester international festival in july 2009 and was performed in london, new york, paris, buenos aires, hong kong among others. Wainwright whose last musical project was composing his first opera, prima donna calls all days are nights a song cycle, putting it more in the neighborhood of schubert than, say, neil young. What separates rufus wainwright and the other secondgeneration singers who sprang up at the same time sean lennon, emma townshend, and chris stills the most notable among them is that wainwright deserves to be heard regardless of his family tree. Unfollow the rules is heralded by todays premiere of new single damsel in distress, available for streaming and download along with an official companion video, created.
Rufus wainwright did a daft thing in june he attempted the showbiz equivalent of scaling mount everest. The same year in december rufus does judy at carnegie hall saw light. He writes wonderful and original songs witty, ironic, insidiously memorable. Its not at all afraid of what opera is for most people, which is a kind of lavish spectacle of silliness. On the 400th anniversary of shakespeares death, rufus wainwright unleashes one of his most ambitious projects yet. Jun 08, 2016 acclaimed singersongwriter rufus wainwright is much loved for his bittersweet melodies, wry lyrics and heartfelt performances. Sheet music rufus wainwright download piano sheet music. Rufus wainwright s first opera, prima donna, was premiered at the palace theatre in manchester, england in 2009, and it was performed between 2010 and 2012 in london, toronto, and new york.
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