The rape of Lucretia : a symposium / by Benjamin Britten, Ronald Duncan, John Piper, Henry Boys, Eric Crozier, [&] Angus McBean ; with reproductions in full colour of the original designs by John Piper
100 pages. : plates (part colour, part folded), music. ; 28 cm.
General Note
The printer is named on the verso of the title page: `Printed and bound in England by William Clowes and Sons, Limited, London and Eccles for John Lane The Bodley Head Ltd., 8, Bury Place, London, W.C.1.’
`The book is magnificently illustrated with reproductions in eight colours of the original designs for scenery and costumes by John Piper. These reproductions are of an unusually large size, some measuring as much as 10 ¾ in. by 14 ¾ in. In addition photographs of the Glyndebourne production have been included, enabling the reader to see both original designs and their fulfilment.’ [dustjacket].
Contents
Foreword / Benjamin Britten--[Text of] the libretto / Ronald Duncan -- Lucretia: 1946 / Eric Crozier -- The libretto: the method of work / Ronald Duncan -- The design of Lucretia / John Piper -- Musico-dramatic analysis / Henry Boys
Subject
Illustrated books
Theatre production
Opera
Costume