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Britten, The Rape of Lucretia

  • St Cyprian's, Clarence Gate, London NW1 6AX NW1 6AX UK (map)

The Rape of Lucretia is a chamber opera in two acts by Benjamin Britten, written for Kathleen Ferrier, who performed the title role. Ronald Duncan based his English libretto on André Obey's play Le Viol de Lucrèce.

Lucretia Rebecca Afonwy-Jones

Male Chorus Jonathan Finney

Female Chorus Zoe South

Tarquinius Matthew Sharp

Collatinus Simon Grange 

Junius Andrew Mayor

Bianca Anna Loveday

Lucia Luci Briginshaw

Conductor Michael Thorne

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