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Unity Hall
Southborough Civic Centre
Southborough
Kent
TN4 0TA
England
Tickets
Prices: £25. £15 concessions (students under 18s). [email protected]
Booking line: 01892 341923
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Programme
Benjamin Britten – The Rape of Lucretia, Op.37
Performers
Helen Bailey – Soprano
Simon Ashmead – tenor
Will O'Brien – baritone
Deirdre Arratoon – mezzo-soprano
Peter Coleman – bass-baritone
Ted Day – baritone
Lorna Perry – mezzo-soprano
Daria Chudakova – Soprano
John Vallance – Conductor
John Vallance – Music Director
Will O'Brien – Artistic Director
Programme Note
The Rape of Lucretia
This opera, composed by Benjamin Britten in 1946, is based on the Roman legend of Tarquin and Lucretia. It is set in Rome in 509 BC. Lucretia, wife of Collatinus, is the epitome of chastity. The Prince of Rome, and friend of Collatinus, Tarquinius Sextus, decides to put Lucretia’s reputation to the test and pay her a visit during the night.
Britten’s score incorporates a variety of musical themes that are both beautiful and uplifting. The weaving of voices gives it great dramatic power and richness. The text of Ronald Duncan’s libretto is moving and thought-provoking.
With a stellar cast, an amazing score and virtuosic musicians, this promises to be a truly memorable musical experience.
The cast includes singers who have studied at prestigious music conservatoires, including The Royal Academy of Music, The Guildhall School of Music and Drama, Royal Northern College of Music and Trinity Laban.
Just two performances:
Friday 21 August 7:30 pm (expected finish time 9:45 pm).
Saturday 22nd of August, 7:00 pm (expected finish time 9:15 pm).
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