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Rufus Wainwright is an American singer, songwriter, and actor. In addition to his work as a singer, Wainwright has also composed classical operas. His first opera, Prima Donna, was premiered in 2009 at the Los Angeles Opera. His second opera, Hadrian, was premiered in 2018 at the Canadian Opera Company. Wainwright's operas are typically set in historical periods and feature complex characters and storylines.