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The University of Arizona's Opera Theater presents its spring production of Benjamin Britten's 
opera "The Rape of Lucretia," on April 3 at 7:30 p.m. and April
 5 at 3 p.m.

The production is under the artistic direction
 of Professor Charles Roe, who claims, "This is truly an ensemble work featuring 
eight of our best advanced singers. The music is well crafted and the drama is 
wide ranging in emotions. This is one of the great 20th century chamber
 operas."


Set in ancient Rome, "The Rape of Lucretia" tells of the virtuous Lucretia 
and her downfall at the hands of Tarquinius. A potent fusion of classical
 drama and English opera, Britten's beautiful score highlights the
 opera's powerful themes emphasizing the ongoing struggle between love and 
lust, fidelity and passion, evil and redemption.

This performance is not suitable for children.