Rufus Wainwright in Concert (59-minute version)
Series: NPR Concerts
From: NPR Music
Length: 00:59:07
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Piece 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. See "For stations" area for break times. Available for free to NPR member stations. If you're not an NPR member station, contact programservices@npr.org
Broadcast History
Originally webcast live on NPR.org on June 9, 2007. Broadcast on WNYC on June 29, 2007.
Timing and Cues
TOTAL TIME: 59:00
Program in: "He's just brilliant..."
Program out: "NPR Music's All Songs Considered."
BREAK #1 16:07 - 17:07 music under break
Into break: "..NPR Music's "All Songs Considered"
Out of break "I think the nature of who I am..."
BREAK #2 37:06 - 38:06 music under break
Into break "...WNYC Radio and NPR Music."
Out of break "I very much compartmentalize myself..."
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Review of Rufus Wainwright in Concert (59-minute version)
A fantastic concert by perhaps the most creative and unique voice in pop music! I was already a huge fan of his CD recordings - but hearing him perform live is even better. Particularly proving his vocal prowess with an Irish ballad done with no microphones. And what pop band around includes both a banjo and a French horn? There's more than a touch of Kurt Weill in his approach that will appeal to more classical tastes. But his music touches emotional levels few performers dare. Poetic lyrics, theatrical presentation, and kick-ass orchestrations! What's not to love? Jad supplies a pertinient introduction and we also get a few revealing comments from the artist.