The Rape of Lucretia, op. 37: Act I, Scene I. "Who reaches heaven first is the best philosopher" (Collatinus, Male Chorus, Junius, Tarquinius)
The Rape of Lucretia, op. 37: Act I, Scene I. "Who reaches heaven first is the best philosopher" (Collatinus, Male Chorus, Junius, Tarquinius) by Benjamin Britten. 3 recordings in this catalogue, from 1946 to 2011. Scored for Chorus.
Most recorded performers
Ordered by the number of recordings in this catalogue.
Benjamin Britten
Conductor · 1 recording
Oliver Knussen
Conductor · 1 recording
Reginald Goodall
Conductor · 1 recording
English Chamber Orchestra
Orchestra · 1 recording
Benjamin Luxon
Soloist · 1 recording
Christopher Purves
Soloist · 1 recording
Ian Bostridge
Soloist · 1 recording
John Shirley-Quirk
Soloist · 1 recording
Recordings (3)
Orchestra
Performance practice
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| Recording / performers | Year | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Rape of Lucretia, op. 37: Act I, Scene I. "Who reaches heaven first is the best philosopher" (Collatinus, Male Chorus, Junius, Tarquinius)Oliver Knussen, Christopher Purves, Ian Bostridge Year: 2011 | 2011 | Virgin Classics | 2:23 |
| The Rape of Lucretia: Act I, Scene 1. "Who reaches Heaven first"Benjamin Britten, English Chamber Orchestra, Benjamin Luxon Year: 1970 | 1970 | Decca Music Group | 2:33 |
| The Rape of Lucrezia, op. 37 (excerpts): Who Reaches Heaven FirstReginald Goodall Year: 1946 | 1946 | Membran International GmbH | 2:36 |
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