Forgoing orchestras, brass sections and choirs, Rufus Wainwright has announced that it's soon back to basics. After his opera opens next summer, the singer hopes to release a pared back collection of songs."I'm planning at the moment - and I really want to stick to this - that the album will just be a solo piano/voice, just sitting in the studio alone and making it about the music," Wainwright recently told Billboard. "It's an opportunity to have this slight moment of intimacy with me, which I k...
NME — Rufus Wainwright has revealed that he plans to record a new pared-back album featuring just piano and vocals following the airing of his forthcoming opera, 'Prima Donna',... more info
Silent Uproar — Following the summer premiere of his opera, Prima Dona, Rufus Wainwright plans to hit the studio for an album of just piano and vocals. After the production of 2007's Rel... more info
Guardian Music — Forgoing orchestras, brass sections and choirs, Rufus Wainwright has announced that it's soon back to basics. After his opera opens next summer, the singer hopes to relea... more info
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