Rufus Wainwright's Prima Donna opera premieres on Acropolis
Rufus Wainwright's opera Prima Donna premiered last month on the slopes of the Acropolis in Athens. The work, described as a visual symphonic concert, will embark on a world tour this winter. It is a multi-faceted collaboration featuring Wainwright's music accompanied by a film by Francesco Vezzoli with Cindy Sherman.
Key facts
- Prima Donna is an opera by Rufus Wainwright
- Premiered on the slopes of the Acropolis in Athens
- Premiere occurred in October 2015
- World tour begins in winter 2015-2016
- Features music by Rufus Wainwright
- Includes a film by Francesco Vezzoli
- Film features Cindy Sherman
- Described as a visual symphonic concert
Entities
Artists
- Rufus Wainwright
- Francesco Vezzoli
- Cindy Sherman
Locations
- Acropolis
- Athens
- Greece
Sources
- artpress —