Rufus Wainwright: Singer-Songwriter in New York

About Rufus Wainwright

Rufus Wainwright is a Canadian-American singer-songwriter and composer whose work moves between rock/pop, country, and a literate singer-songwriter tradition. He records widely and also writes for the classical stage, including operas and theater music built from literary texts. In New York City he has appeared at Town Hall, including collaborations with Bette Midler for a First Amendment benefit and in events tied to the Wainwright family’s long performance history. His performances favor precision and narrative detail over spectacle.