Friday, July 19th | 9:30 PM
Melpignano | Piazza San Giorgio
Ticket 40.50 euros.
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Described by Sir Eltohn John as “the greatest living singer-songwriter,” Rufus Wainwright returns to Italy for a solo show in which audience will be transported by melodies steeped in folk tones and flashes of traditional American songwriting. Praised by the New York Times for his “genuine originality”, Rufus Wainwright has distinguished himself on the music scene as one of the finest vocalists, songwriters and composers of his generation. Each concert takes on the guise of a small sonic treasure chest from which sounds emerge that embrace more classical sounds, blending with scenes from the folk and pop traditions. A versatile minstrel who juggles the facets of his soul with passion and honesty, bringing out melodramatic overtones as well as assertive sounds through an amiable and refined fusion of different musical genres. 2023 was the year in which Wainwright, son of folk artists, embarked on a journey to rediscover his family’s musical roots, resulting in the album Folkocracy, which also features numerous folk duets with artists like Chaka Khan, John Legend, Anohni and others. Born in New York and raised in Montreal, Rufus Wainwright has released ten studio albums, three DVDs and three live albums to date, including the GRAMMY® – nominated Rufus Does Judy at Carnegie Hall. He has collaborated with artists like Elton John, Burt Bacharach, David Byrne, Boy George, Joni Mitchell and many others. He has written two operas and numerous songs for film and television. For several years he has been working on his first musical of John Cassavetes’ Opening Night for the West End with Ivo van Hove, which is scheduled to debut at the Gielgud Theater in March 2024.