Melodic moments and elements of the surreal.(News)

From: The Journal (Newcastle, England) | Date: April 11, 2005 | Copyright information

Byline: By Clair Dupree

Rufus Wainwright and his band ( Journal Tyne Theatre, Saturday night

Rufus Wainwright began his show with Agnus Dei ( a song sung entirely in Latin. Most other performers would be accused of pretentiousness if they were to do the same. Rufus Wainwright, however, is not just another performer.

Playing The Journal Tyne Theatre to support his fourth album Want Two, Rufus, alternating between the piano and acoustic guitar, looke...

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