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Rufus Wainwright on his Dream Requiem

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Matthew Ash chats with Rufus Wainwright about the premiere recording of his Dream Requiem, the recordings of Verdi's Requiem that captured his attention from an early age, and some of the other inspirations behind his diverse musical explorations. He even mentions his dog, called Puccini.

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Rufus Wainwright on his Dream Requiem

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