
The collaboration came about serendipitously. The shows found Wainwright revisiting his own repertoire and some of his favourite songs from across the musical spectrum. Speaking of concerts, his new album was inspired by a 2017 mini-tour of the Netherlands with string ensemble the Amsterdam Sinfonietta. Perhaps he was inspired by Martha, who has been living here again for the past few years, even opening her own Mile End café and music venue, Ursa, where Rufus has participated in a few hot-ticket fundraising concerts. And while he won’t be getting up here all the time, we should be seeing more of him. Wainwright is renting a room in an apartment belonging to some friends. And certainly, taking a break from the U.S.


My aunts are getting up there, I want to come see them more. I gave up Manhattan, and I felt OK about it. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below.
