Britten - The Rape Of Lucretia / Rigby, Rolfe-Johnson, Harries, Smythe, Van Allan, Opie, Owens, Pope, Friend, English National Opera

Set in ancient Rome, The Rape of Lucretia tells of the virtuous Lucretia and her downfall at the hands of Tarquinius. A potent fusion of Greek drama and English opera, Benjamin Britten’s beautiful score highlights the opera’s powerful themes emphasizing the ongoing struggle between love and lust, fidelity and passion, evil and redemption. Performed by the English National Opera Orchestra. Featuring Anthony Rolfe Johnson, Kathryn Harries, Jean Rigby and Russell Smythe.