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Band Weblogs (Free subscription) | 16/10/2008
... We’re delighted to be working with him as he moves into this new form”, said Festival Director Alex Poots. Rufus Wainwright has established himself as one of the great male vocalists and songwriters of his generation, releasing half a dozen acclaimed albums. Prima Donna is his first opera. There will be five performances of Prima Donna at Manchester’s Palace Theatre: 10, 14, 17 July...
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Contactmusic Ltd (Free subscription) | 13/10/2008
... some pretty tough junctures." Commenting on the commissioning, Manchester International director Alex Poots said: "Rufus Wainwright has an exceptional gift for melody and clearly has a deep affinity with opera. We're delighted to be working with him as he moves into this new form".The Manchester International Festival 2009 will run from July 2nd to 19th, with Wainwright's opera being...
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Manchester Evening News (Free subscription) | 09/10/2008
... we look forward to working with them to develop and present their work,” said Festival Director Alex Poots.“It’s a risky business commissioning new work and the success of last year’s festival means that world-class artists now feel that Manchester is a safe place for them to reveal new works, while also being a major player on the world arts stage."These are just three of the commissions...
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Electric Roulette (Free subscription) | 09/10/2008
... sing it in French. It will be performed five times from July 10. Manchester International Director Alex Poots comments on Wainwright's commission, "Rufus Wainwright has an exceptional gift for melody and clearly has a deep affinity with opera. We’re delighted to be working with him as he moves into this new form". MIF 2009 will run from July 2 - 19, with the full programme being announnced...
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The Independent (Free subscription) | 09/10/2008
... an exceptional gift for melody and clearly has a deep affinity with opera," said festival director Alex Poots. "We're delighted to be working with him as he moves into this new form." Prima Donna will feature the soprano Janis Kelly, taking the lead role Madame, soprano Rebecca Bottone, tenor William Joyner and baritone Jonathan Summers. Wainwright, who already has several albums...
