Described by Sir Elton John as "the greatest living singer-songwriter", Rufus Wainwright returns to Italy for two special dates: a solo show in which the audience can let itself be carried away by melodies steeped in folk tones and flashes of traditional American song.
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 the form of a small sound box from which sounds that embrace more classical sounds emerge, blending with scenes from the folk and pop tradition.
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. The son of folk artists, 2023 was the year Wainwright embarked on a journey to rediscover his family's musical roots, resulting in the album Folkocracy, which also features numerous folk duets with the likes of Chaka Khan, John Legend, Anohni and many others.
