A Los Angeles concert not to be missed! Rufus Wainwright will perform at the Walt Disney Concert Hall on Friday, June 2, 2023 for an evening that will be absolutely magical. The legendary singer-songwriter has warmed hearts around the world and his inspired many that arrived after him.
On this special evening in downtown Los Angeles, Rufus Wainwright will also release his new album Folkocracy, which will be played in all it entirety at the Walt Disney Concert Hall. And the bliss doesn’t stop there: Rufus Wainwright will be joined by very special guests Chaka Khan, Lucy Wainwright Roche, Peter Halen, Richard Parks, Susanna Hoffs and Van Dyke Parks. Truly and evening that will sparkle with all the feels.
Tickets to Rufus Wainwright at the Walt Disney Concert Hall are on sale now for $51 to $63. They’re moving quick and this show will sell out, so get your tickets now before they’re gone!
Refered to as “the greatest songwriter on the planet” by Elton John, Rufus Wainwright is an artist whose voice, songwriting and compositions transcend time creating an eternal sound. With his upcoming performance at the Walt Disney Concert Hall, Wainwright will be backed by a six-piece band and will not only perform songs from his new album, but he will serenade fans with classics from the folk tradition by Peggy Seeger, Bob Dylan, the Everly Brothers, and Ewan MacColl — as well as songs he considers folk from artists like The Mamas and the Papas and more.
Most recently, the beloved artist just released a gorgeous new song with Brandi Carlile titled “Down In The Willow Garden” — you can stream it below.
“It is rare that you walk into a recording studio to put a track down with someone and you feel like you have been singing together for your entire life,” shares Wainwright in an Instagram post. “You know instinctively what the other will do and you just give yourself over to the joy of singing which is probably one of the greatest joys in life. I obviously have that feeling with my sister Martha and I guess I will have to call Brandi now a sister: a sister in voice. ❤️”
Wainwright’s impressive vocal range, unique songwriting style, and ability to blend diverse genres such as pop, opera, and classical music into his work — has made him a “folk” icon. His introspective and deeply personal lyrics, often exploring themes of love, loss, and self-discovery, have earned him critical acclaim and a devoted fan base.
With live performances that are renowned for their emotional intensity and theatricality, showcasing his exceptional talent as a performer and musician — fans of Rufus Wainwright and the exapnsive folk genre, can not miss this one-of-a-kind pereformance.
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And don’t forget to check out the other events going on this season at the Walt Disney Concert Hall like Herbie Hancock, Japanese Breakfast, Silvana Estrada and many more!
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