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Work: The Rape of Lucretia

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ComposerBritten, Benjamin (1913-1976)
PeriodEarly 20th century
Year1946
Work typeOpera / Oratorio
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LondonThe Rape of LucretiaNew production

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Britten: The Rape of Lucretia
Gerry Cornelius; Robin Norton-Hale; English Touring Opera; Eleanor Bull; Megan Rarity; James Platt; Jenny Stafford

CoventryThe Rape of Lucretia

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Britten: The Rape of Lucretia
Gerry Cornelius; Robin Norton-Hale; English Touring Opera; Eleanor Bull; Megan Rarity; James Platt; Jenny Stafford

DarlingtonThe Rape of Lucretia

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Britten: The Rape of Lucretia
Gerry Cornelius; Robin Norton-Hale; English Touring Opera; Eleanor Bull; Megan Rarity; James Platt; Jenny Stafford
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An inventive Rape of Lucretia with contemporary resonance at AVA

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A modern framing device drives home the sad timelessness of Britten's 1946 opera.
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On the edge of tragedy: The Rape of Lucretia at the Linbury Theatre

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Oliver Mears' new production of Britten's chamber opera is a visceral reflection on tyranny and sexual violence.
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The Rape of Lucretia: a shockingly powerful take at RCS

Jack Furness’ production packs a shocking punch in Glasgow with a tightly sung ensemble of singers and a taut chamber band under conductor Lionel Friend.

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ParisLe Viol de Lucrèce

Opéra national de Paris
Britten: The Rape of Lucretia
Léo Warynski; Jeanne Candel; Académie de l'Opéra national de Paris; Lisa Navarro; Pauline Kieffer; César Godefroy; Orchestre-Atelier OstinatO
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À la recherche de l'inattendu : entretien avec Léo Warynski

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À la tête des Métaboles comme de l'Ensemble Multilatérale, Léo Warynski confie sa conception du métier de chef de chœur et d'orchestre, son appétit pour la création et l'opéra.