The Rape of Lucretia
Jan 01, 1987
Director
Michael Simpson, Graham VickOverview
With ancient Rome as a backdrop, composer Benjamin Britten's chamber opera chronicles the undoing of the virginal Lucretia at the hands of Tarquinius. Stars Kathryn Harries, Anthony Rolfe Johnson, Russell Smythe and Jean Rigby imbue the lead roles with fervor and suspense while the English National Opera Orchestra provides spectacular musical accompaniment to this powerful synthesis of Greek tragedy and opera.
Cast of The Rape of Lucretia
Crew of The Rape of Lucretia
About The Rape of Lucretia
What is The Rape of Lucretia about?
With ancient Rome as a backdrop, composer Benjamin Britten's chamber opera chronicles the undoing of the virginal Lucretia at the hands of Tarquinius. Stars Kathryn Harries, Anthony Rolfe Johnson, Russell Smythe and Jean Rigby imbue the lead roles with fervor and suspense while the English National Opera Orchestra provides spectacular musical accompaniment to this powerful synthesis of Greek…
When was The Rape of Lucretia released?
The Rape of Lucretia was released on January 1, 1987.
Who directed The Rape of Lucretia?
The Rape of Lucretia was directed by Michael Simpson and Graham Vick.
Who is in the cast of The Rape of Lucretia?
The cast of The Rape of Lucretia includes Anthony Rolfe Johnson (Male Chorus), Kathryn Harries (Female Chorus), Jean Rigby (Lucretia), Russell Smythe (Tarquinius) and Richard van Allen (Collatinus).