Britten: The Rape of Lucretia

Plot Summary

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.

Top Cast

Sarah Connolly Lucretia

Christopher Maltman Prince Tarquinius

Catherine Wyn-Rogers Bianca

Mary Nelson Lucia

Leigh Melrose Junius