Singer-songwriter Rufus Wainwright is delving back into the world of opera, teaming up with celebrated actor, director and playwright Daniel MacIvor for a new work inspired by ancient Roman Emperor ...

Alexander Neef, General Director of the Canadian Opera Company, today released details of the company's new opera commission, Hadrian, composed by internationally acclaimed Canadian-American singer, ...

VERBIER, Switzerland — Rufus Wainwright’s eyes filled with tears. He stood quietly, one hand marking time, as the rich voice of the baritone Thomas Hampson filled a rehearsal room looking out onto ...

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- Legendary singer-songwriter and composer Rufus Wainwright will join the Louisville Orchestra for a special performance this fall. Wainwright will perform a large selection of ...

Postmedia may earn an affiliate commission from purchases made through our links on this page. “Today?” Rufus Wainwright said when asked to name his three favourite operas. A slight pause. “Don Carlos ...

Composer and songwriter Rufus Wainwright has reflected on the early closure of new musical Opening Night, which continues for another 11 days in the West End. Led by Sheridan Smith, the show is penned ...

Rufus Wainwright performed in concert halls around the country in October with his full band. From the a capella candlelit opening, to the “bacchanalian pantomime” encore, the shows traversed Rufus ...

Rufus Wainwright dedicates an entire evening to performing the songs of German composer Kurt Weill. Rufus Wainwright’s fascination with German composer Kurt Weill’s music goes back decades. However, ...