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The Rape of Lucretia (1946)
Benjamin Britten
Aldeburgh Festival, The Maltings, Snape, 2001
Male Chorus: John Mark Ainsley
Female Chorus: Orla Boylan
Collatinus: Clive Bailey
Junius: Leigh Melrose
Prince Tarquinius: Christopher Maltman
Lucretia: Sarah Connolly
Bianca: Catherine Wyn-Rogers
Lucia: Mary Nelson
English National Opera Orchestra
Conductor: Paul Daniels
Designer: Yannis Thavoris
Director: David McVicar
Jeez.....Really? And I was SO SURE
sagalat 2 years ago
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WHAT?!?! Terribly acted! Some great singing, but man either the direction was a fluke or they all are bad actors! The only good actor on this recording is Maltman.
soren476 2 years ago
Gorgeous, moving, even on first hearing. Doesn't have to "grow" on you. Superbly acted, as well as sung. BRAVI !!!
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