Rufus Wainwright

Rufus Wainwright had an eclectic 2024, encompassing projects including the West End musical Opening Night and this classical commission based on the text of Lord Byron's "Darkness" and the Requiem Mass.  Warner Classics has issued the live recording of the premiere performance of the latter. Byron's text is mostly narrated by an actor (in this case, Meryl Streep; a future California performance will be narrated by Jane Fonda) and is underscored by orchestra.  The Latin Requiem text is sung by a large mixed choir, children's choir, and soprano (Anna Prohaska). Mikko Franck conducts.  Available on CD and vinyl (and already out digitally).​