Rufus Wainwright in Concert (59-minute version)

Summary:

Rufus Wainwright makes richly orchestrated, theatrical pop music inspired by the traditions of cabaret, musicals and opera. Wainwright performs selections from his new album in a stunning performance from New York's Gramercy Theater, originally webcast live on NPR.org Jun. 9.

Website:

http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=10804745

Additional Credits and Funding:

Hosts Bob Boilen (NPR) and Jad Abumrad (WNYC).

Tones:

Engaging, Humorous, Intimate

Language:

English

Description:

Rufus Wainwright makes richly orchestrated, theatrical pop music inspired by the traditions of cabaret, musicals and opera. His latest CD, Release the Stars, is his most impressively ornate album to date, with 12 new songs that are at once grand and intimate. Wainwright performs selections from his new album in a stunning performance from New York's Gramercy Theater, originally webcast live on NPR.org Jun. 9.

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