Review: Rufus Wainwright (Sydney Festival)
The trademark sideburns are salt and pepper these days, but Rufus Wainwright's voice and flair for drama remain as pure and powerful as ever.
Steve Moffatt’s earliest musical memories are of his father’s dubious tenor accompanying 78s of Gigli and Björling. As a local newspaper reporter in London, he covered Jimi Hendrix’s inquest. Now retired, he reviews concerts for Limelight and NewsLocal newspapers, where he worked as production editor.
The trademark sideburns are salt and pepper these days, but Rufus Wainwright's voice and flair for drama remain as pure and powerful as ever.
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