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Rufus Wainwright

Prima! Rufus! Judy!

By Jeremy Gable | Apr 23
This double-bill of two rarely seen works proves Rufus Wainwright as the most potent time traveler in contemporary music.


Music Features

Megan Hilty Couldn’t Be Happier (or More Busy)

By John Amodeo
While ’Smash’ is coming to an end, the series has produced a break-out star in Megan Hilty. With a CD, a smashing performance as Lorelei Lee in an Encores ’Gentlemen Prefer Blondes,’ & appearances with the New York & Boston Pops, she couldn’t be happier.

Dig These Discs :: Standish/Carlyon, Straight No Chaser, She & Him, Phoenix

By Winnie McCroy
Phoenix is reborn with another cutting-edge indie album, dub pop duo Standish/Carlyon makes some wild noise, Straight No Chaser pays homage to the artists that inspired them, and She & Him drop another sunny compilation of uncomplicated tunes.

Zak Nelson Exits AVA At The Top Of His Game

By Lewis Whittington
Baritone Zachary Nelson finishes his residency at the Academy of Vocal Arts with panache - having played two diverse roles. EDGE spoke to the up-and-coming opera star.

David Friedman Brings Anthems of Hope to Boston

By John Amodeo
Composer/performer/conductor David Friedman comes to Boston for a pair of concerts next week with his inspirational show "Listen to My Heart." EDGE spoke to the multi-talented Friedman about his varied career & his show.

Dragonette :: ’Daylight and smiles and stuff’ on new CD & tour

By Kevin Taft
After ten years of moderate success, Dragonette’s popularity finally skyrocketed. EDGE spoke with the band’s lead singer Martina Sorbara about their growing fame, their new CD and tour.
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Music Reviews

Rappahannock County

By Steven Bergman
The latest live release from Ricky Ian Gordon explores Civil War life from a distinctly southern perspective.

Music From Baz Luhrmann’s Film "The Great Gatsby"

By Bill Biss
Realize this music for "The Great Gatsby" stands alone as an achievement in itself and that is definitely "Good News" as Brown, DeSylva and Henderson once put it in 1927.

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By Steven Bergman
The voice behind many of ABBA’s 70’s dance hits releases a new album of pop and dance songs proving that her voice is remains timeless.

20th Century Music

By Steven Bergman
A sampling of the famed conductor’s unmatched advocacy for the work of some of the 20th century’s most noted composers.

Life In This World

By Steven Bergman
The drummer for the rock group Living Colour shows his diversity across a myriad of genres and musical worlds with this latest solo effort.
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