Britten: The Rape of Lucretia
Sarah Connolly's 'outstanding' (The Guardian) portrayal of the wronged Roman noblewoman, written originally for Kathleen Ferrier, lies at the hear of David McVicar's powerfully stark production for English National Opera as 'an everyday sort of woman who could be living at any time or place'. Her nemesis is the arrogant Tarquinius of Christopher Maltman, 'who made the air tingle with danger' (Financial Times). Sung in English.
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Sarah Connolly
Lucretia
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Christopher Maltman
Prince Tarquinius
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Catherine Wyn-Rogers
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Junius
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Collatinus
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John Mark Ainsley
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David McVicar Director · Yannis Thavoris Costume designer
United States release November 4, 2013 · Produced in United Kingdom · Production BBC, ENO: English National Opera
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Opus Arte
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BBC
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ENO: English National Opera
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English
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English
Release dates
United States · November 4, 2013
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