The Rape of Lucretia (1996)
Opera in Two Acts
Music by Benjamin Britten
Libretto by Ronald Duncan after the play le Viol de Lucrece by Andre Obey
By arrangement with Boosey and Hawkes Inc., publisher and copyright owner.
Festival Stage designed by Derek McLane.
The costumes were designed by Debra Hanson for the 1989 Opera Banff Festival production, directed by Colin Graham and conducted by Stephen Lord.
The Rape of Lucretia was first performed at Glyndebourne Opera House, 12 July 1946.
Dates of Performance
June 20, 22, 26, 28
1996 Season
The Barber of Seville   La Rondine
La Clemenza di Tito   The Rape of Lucretia
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Cast
Raymond M. Very
The Male Chorus
Christine Goerke
The Female Chorus
Samuel Mungo
Junius
Andrew Wentzel
Collatinus
Ron Baker
Tarquinius
Robynne Redmon
Lucretia
Janis Taylor
Bianca
Anita Johnson
Lucia
Creative Team
Stephen Lord
Conductor
Colin Graham
Stage Director
Erhard Rom
Set Designer
Debra Hanson
Costume Designer
Christopher Akerlind
Lighting Designer
Tom Watson
Wig & Makeup Designer
Mark Ferrell
Repetiteur
Dorothy Marshall
Costume Coordinator
David Roth
Assistant Stage Director
John W. Coleman
Stage Manager
Cristobel K. Kock
Assistant Stage Manager
Elise Sandell
Assistant Stage Manager
Synopsis
This production is made possible by a major gift from Rudolph W. Driscoll, whose continued generosity is greatly appreciated.
Additional underwriting support has been generously provided by the Britten-Pears Foundation.
The soloists are sponsored in part by a grant from the Pulitzer Publishing Company, Inc.
The sets and costumes are underwritten by a gift from the Edgar Foster Daniels Foundation.
Scenic design by Erhard Rom is made possible by the Dr. Alvin R. Frank Memorial Fund.
The services of the Saint Louis Symphony Orchestra are underwritten by a major gift from Sally S. Levy.
Additional support has been provided by Mr. and Mrs. Robert L. Scharff, Jr. and Dr. and Mrs. Matthew Newman.
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