Rufus Wainwright’s ‘Want Symphonic’ with BBC SSO

More than twenty years after the release of his iconic albums Want One and Want Two, baroque-pop luminary Rufus Wainwright returns with a bold, symphonic reimagining of these landmark works.

Fresh from his acclaimed Glasgow concert with the BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra in March 2024 (“a match made in heaven” – The Herald), Wainwright brings this epic orchestral project to Edinburgh for one night only.

Don't miss your chance to experience the rich tapestry of Wainwright’s music—now elevated with stunning new orchestral arrangements that transform Wainwright’s fusion of pop, alt-rock, classical, jazz and French chanson into a breathtaking sonic experience.

Join us at the Usher Hall for Wainwright’s only Scottish tour date and be transported by an unforgettable evening of lush, orchestral brilliance!

• “Simply one of the great writers” - David Bowie

• “Wainwright’s is a true golden voice, one of the greatest of his era and tonight he smears it across the top of BBC SSO’s colossal accompaniment like the most rich and decadent icing imaginable – The Herald

• "Wainwright's fanciful songs about love and faith place him in the rarefied company of Bjork and Brian Wilson." - Rolling Stone

• “This album is a glorious musical adventure with Wainwright's vocals -- sweet and unerringly hopeful” - LA Times