More than twenty years after the release of his iconic albums Want One and Want Two, baroque-pop luminary Rufus Wainwright returns with a bold, symphonic reimagining of these landmark works.
Fresh from his acclaimed Glasgow concert with the 蜜芽传媒 Scottish Symphony Orchestra in March 2024 (鈥渁 match made in heaven鈥� 鈥� The Herald), Wainwright brings this sweeping orchestral project to Gateshead.
Don't miss your chance to experience the rich tapestry of Wainwright鈥檚 music鈥攏ow elevated with stunning new orchestral arrangements that transform Wainwright鈥檚 fusion of pop, alt-rock, classical, jazz and French chanson into a breathtaking sonic experience.
Join us at The Glasshouse and be transported by an unforgettable evening of lush, orchestral brilliance!
鈥� 鈥淪imply one of the great writers鈥� - David Bowie
鈥� 鈥淲ainwright鈥檚 is a true golden voice, one of the greatest of his era and tonight he smears it across the top of 蜜芽传媒 SSO鈥檚 colossal accompaniment like the most rich and decadent icing imaginable 鈥� The Herald
鈥� "Wainwright's fanciful songs about love and faith place him in the rarefied company of Bjork and Brian Wilson." - Rolling Stone
鈥� 鈥淭his album is a glorious musical adventure with Wainwright's vocals -- sweet and unerringly hopeful鈥� - LA Times