Rape of Lucretia, The
Classification added June 8, 2016Premiered July 12, 1946
England. Glyndebourne
Composer:
Benjamin Britten
Original Language:
English
Librettist:
Ronald Duncan
Description:
Opera in II Acts
Notes:
Text from the play by André Obey
Time Period:
500 B.C.
Place:
In or Near Rome
Classification key
- L – Leading
- F – Featured
- S – Supporting
- B – Solo Bit
- CB – Chorus Bit
- MB – Mute Bit
| Role | Voice Part | Classification |
|---|---|---|
| Male Chorus | Tenor | L |
| Female Chorus | Soprano | L |
| Lucretia | Contralto | L |
| Tarquinius | Baritone | L |
| Collatinus | Bass | F |
| Junius | Baritone | F |
| Bianca | Mezzo-Soprano | F |
| Lucia | Soprano | F |
Minimum Chorus: No chorus