“Today?” Rufus Wainwright said when asked to name his three favourite operas. A slight pause. “Don Carlos,” he started, specifying through his pronunciation the original French version of Verdi’s ...

Singer-songwriter Rufus Wainwright is delving back into the world of opera, teaming up with celebrated actor, director and playwright Daniel MacIvor for a new work inspired by ancient Roman Emperor ...

HADRIAN by Rufus Wainwright and Daniel MacIvor (Canadian Opera Company). At the Four Seasons Centre (145 Queen West). Runs to October 27. $35-$350. 416-363-8231. See listing. Rating: NNN Greek and ...

TORONTO — Even Rufus Wainwright now concedes that “Prima Donna,” his first opera, which received mixed to negative reviews at its 2009 premiere, was dramatically bland. But if the experience was a ...

TORONTO — The world premiere of a new production by Rufus Wainwright and Daniel MacIvor headlines the Canadian Opera Company’s upcoming season. “Hadrian,” Wainwright’s second opera, is described as “a ...