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.
Cast: Sarah Connolly, Christopher Maltman, Catherine Wyn-Rogers
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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.
Creators and cast
- Directors
- David McVicar
- Cast
- Sarah Connolly, Christopher Maltman, Catherine Wyn-Rogers, Mary Nelson, Leigh Melrose, Clive Bayley
- Studio
- Opus Arte, BBC, ENO: English National Opera
Maturity rating
Not yet rated.
Audio languages
English
Where to watch
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