Rufus Wainwright on composing operas and celebrating 20 years since his debut album

Opera has been a huge part of Rufus Wainwright's life for a long time. He stopped by the q studio to talk about what it means to him, as well as his new tour, which celebrates his first two pop records. cbc.ca/1.4916528
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[@skygerspacher6891]

This guy has an amazing range of talent. Seems underappreciated.

[@tylerthompson1842]

He’s a great singer songwriter but I couldn’t help roll my eyes a little during that opera clip. Imagine having to sit through 3 hours of that.

[@catalinabusla1151]

Talented Amazing Gorgeous Rufus!

[@lizbrian5288]

Although Rufus is my favorite musician, Tom Power May well be my favorite interviewer.

[@sodiumlights]

beardless is better Rufus! Really cool interview, thanks.

[@skygerspacher6891]

I have to agree. The man/boy thing has always been very attractive, although.....the salt and pepper beard was not ugly.

[@lizbrian5288]

17:50 “At least that’s all that was limp.”

[@infernvsnecrohag]

Hilariously enough, nobody in the actual opera pronounces it An-Tih-Noe-Us as he says, it's always Ann-Teen-Us.

[@lizbrian5288]

20:15 “I still would love to abuse drugs and alcohol.”

[@QwithTomPower]

He's not a young buck anymore :)