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 ...

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 ...

TORONTO — Even Rufus Wainwright now concedes that “Prima Donna,” his first opera, which received mixed to negative reviews at its 2009 premiere, was dramatically bland. But if the experience was a ...

“Today?” Rufus Wainwright said when asked to name his three favourite operas. A slight pause. “Don Carlos,” he started, specifying through his pronunciation the original French version of Verdi’s ...

The world premiere of Rufus Wainwright’s opera Hadrian opened October 13 at the Canadian Opera Company. The production continues performances through October 27 at the Four Seasons Centre for the ...

*Refers to the latest 2 years of stltoday.com stories. Cancel anytime. Rufus Wainwright performs at Atlanta Symphony Hall on Sunday, Nov. 9, 2014, in Atlanta. (Photo by Robb D. Cohen/Invision/AP) When ...

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