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Rufus Wainwright at Carnegie Hall
Rufus Wainwright in concert
Affectionately referred to by Elton John as “the greatest songwriter on the planet”
Wainwright was born July 22, 1973 in Rhinebeck, New York, to folk singers Kate McGarrigle and Loudon Wainwright III.
Wainwright has released eight albums and two DVDs to date, and has appeared on numerous soundtracks and compilations, as well as collaborating with artists like Elton John, David Byrne, Rosanne Cash and Keane. His newest album titled, All Days Are Nights: Songs For Lulu, will be released this year in March/April 2010. Rufus’ last album was a live recording from his Release The Stars tour titled, Milwaukee At Last!!!. His album prior to that, Rufus Does Judy At Carnegie Hall, was nominated for a Grammy. It was released concurrently with a live DVD (Rufus! Rufus! Rufus! Does Judy! Judy! Judy!) capturing his celebrated Judy Garland tribute performance at the London Palladium in 2007. His previous album, Release The Stars, went Gold in Canada and the U.K.
The Program
Rufus Wainwright
Douglas Gordon, Visuals
Stephen Oremus, Piano
Program featuring All Days Are Nights: Songs for Lulu (NY Premiere), selections from Rufus Does Judy at Carnegie Hall, and other songs .
Per his website:
The first part of the program will be performed as a song cycle with visuals by Douglas Gordon. During the first set, Rufus has asked that you please do not applaud until after he has left the stage. His exit is part of the piece. After a brief intermission, Rufus will return for the second part of the show during which you may applaud to your heart’s content. Please also refrain from photography during the first set.
More event info: here.