1948 The Rape of Lucretia

Description

First Edition, Illustrated, Publishers' Original Binding, With Dustwrapper

First performed at Glyndebourne in 1946, this is an opera in two acts by Benjamin Britten, originally performed by Kathleen Ferrier, for whom the work was written.

Benjamin Britten (1913-1976) was an English composer, one of the most prolific and acclaimed of the twentieth century.

Brightly illustrated from original designs for scenery and costumes by John Piper, including three folding plates in colour, and five colour plates besides. Also with five photographic illustrations by Angus McBean of the original performance of this work.

The libretto was written by Andre Obey for his work, 'Le Viol de Lucrece'.

Containing a musical and dramatic analysis of the work, as well as a foreword by Britten himself.

With a smart, clipped dust wrapper.

A lovely first edition of Benjamin Britten's chamber opera.