Alexander Neef, General Director of the Canadian Opera Company, today released details of the company's new opera commission, Hadrian, composed by internationally acclaimed Canadian-American singer, ...

Singer-songwriter Rufus Wainwright is delving back into the world of opera, teaming up with celebrated actor, director and playwright Daniel MacIvor for a new work inspired by ancient Roman Emperor ...

“Today?” Rufus Wainwright said when asked to name his three favourite operas. A slight pause. “Don Carlos,” he started, specifying through his pronunciation the original French version of Verdi’s ...

The world premiere of Rufus Wainwright’s opera Hadrian opened October 13 at the Canadian Opera Company. The production continues performances through October 27 at the Four Seasons Centre for the ...

On October 13, 2018, the Canadian Opera Company presented the highly anticipated world premiere of Hadrian by composer Rufus Wainwright and librettist Daniel MacIvor. The opera recounts the epic love ...

*Refers to the latest 2 years of stltoday.com stories. Cancel anytime. Rufus Wainwright performs at Atlanta Symphony Hall on Sunday, Nov. 9, 2014, in Atlanta. (Photo by Robb D. Cohen/Invision/AP) When ...