Merola Opera Program’s June 29-Aug. 19 season highlighted by Britten’s intense work ‘The Rape of Lucretia.’
Tenor Nicholas Phan is a master voice coach with Merola Opera Program this summer, and co-curator of the season-opening concert titled “Metamorphosis: Recovery, Renewal, and Rebirth.”The Merola Opera Program returns this summer with four events in store: an opening recital, a Schwabacher Summer Concert , the Merola Grand Finale, and — as the season’s centerpiece — a new production of Benjamin Britten’s “The Rape of Lucretia.
Set in Rome in 509 B.C., “The Rape of Lucretia” introduces Tarquinius, son of the Roman king, who is heading Rome’s war against the Greeks. After hearing of the happy marriage of his general Collatinus to the title character, Tarquinius decides to test their bond. Appearing unannounced at their home, he demands that Lucretia give him shelter; later that night, he rapes her. In the manner of Greek tragedy, the consequences are dire.
“The subject matter is challenging, but it could not be more topical in the current moment,” he said. “We’re still dealing with the issues these operas portray. It’s a topic that needs to be discussed and engaged with.
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