Rufus Wainwright And Amsterdam Sinfonietta Live

Rufus Wainwright and Amsterdam Sinfonietta (Live) - In January 2017, Rufus Wainwright embarked on a tour with the esteemed all-string ensemble Amsterdam Sinfonietta throughout the Netherlands. Across ten captivating concerts, critics and audiences alike were captivated by the intimacy and intensity of the program curated by Wainwright. The performances showcased the vast spectrum of Wainwright's musical influences, ranging from Verdi Arias to Leonard Cohen and Joni Mitchell, from Rameau pieces to the American songbook and French chanson, and from Wainwright's cherished Berlioz to his family's and his own compositions - some of which were specially crafted for this very program. At the emotional core of the album lies Wainwright's poignant nearly 9-minute rendition of the late Canadian singer-songwriter Lhasa de Sela's haunting "I'm going in," a song she penned about her own battle with cancer and eventual passing at the age of 37. All arrangements were meticulously tailored for the Amsterdam Sinfonietta, enveloping Wainwright's voice, which shines at the pinnacle of its prowess. The remarkable artistic synergy between Wainwright and the Amsterdam Sinfonietta, under the direction of Candida Thompson, renders these live recordings truly exceptional and awe-inspiring. "Rufus Wainwright and Amsterdam Sinfonietta Live 2017" will be presented on BMG's Modern