The Rape of Lucretia
Synopsis
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.
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Britten "The Rape of Lucretia" -- Jean Rigby -- Rolfe-Johnson -- Van Allan 1987 Full Opera
Type: Trailer • Published 2013-11-11
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Release History & Theatrical Window
January 1, 2005
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Michael Simpson, Graham Vick
- Screenplay & Story
- Ronald Duncan
- Original Score
- Benjamin Britten
- Original Title
- The Rape of Lucretia
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- Unknown
- Production Studios
- Channel 4 Television, ENO: English National Opera
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Michael Simpson, Graham Vick
Ronald Duncan
Benjamin Britten
Department Leadership Roster
Michael Simpson
Director
Ronald Duncan
Writer
Russel Craig
Production Design
Graham Vick
Director
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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 tragedy and opera.
Who directed The Rape of Lucretia?
The Rape of Lucretia was directed by Michael Simpson, Graham Vick.
Who stars in The Rape of Lucretia?
The principal cast of The Rape of Lucretia includes Anthony Rolfe Johnson, Kathryn Harries, Jean Rigby, Russell Smythe, Richard van Allen.
When was The Rape of Lucretia released and how long is it?
The Rape of Lucretia was released in 1987 with a total runtime of Unknown.
Who composed the musical score for The Rape of Lucretia?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Rape of Lucretia was composed by Benjamin Britten.