The Rape of Lucretia (complete opera recorded in 2001)
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BENJAMIN BRITTEN
The Rape of Lucretia (complete opera recorded in 2001)
English National Opera / Sarah Connolly, Christopher Maltman, Catherine Wyn-Rogers / Paul Daniel (conductor)
[ Opus Arte DVD / DVD ]
Release Date: Monday 25 November 2013
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Sarah Connolly's 'outstanding' (The Guardian) portrayal of the wronged Roman noblewoman, written originally for Kathleen Ferrier, lies at the heart 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). Filmed by the BBC at Snape Maltings during the production's premiere run at the 2001 Aldeburgh Festival.
Hugely acclaimed Aldeburgh/ENO production from 2001.
Britten's "chamber opera" was premiered at Glyndebourne in 1946, representing a stylistic departure from the grander Peter Grimes the previous year.
Based on the legend of Lucretia who is raped by the Roman tyrant Tarquinius but kills herself rather than live with the shame.
Contains scenes of a sexual nature.
Extra features: Cast gallery.
Running time: 120 minutes
Subtitles EN/FR/DE/JP/KO
